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as in peeling
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a snake's skin doesn't grow as the snake does, so every so often the snake will shed its old skin
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
you need to shed your old notions of propriety and have some fun for a change
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Recent Examples of shedding
When Mars conjuncts the sun in Capricorn, this alignment activates our ambition, drive and desires, while shedding light on long-term strategies (or the lack thereof).
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The unusual discovery is shedding light on the complex nature of largely unknown funerary practices of African hunter-gatherers — and raises the question of why such effort was made to cremate only one person.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Attorney Matt Murphy is shedding light on the man representing Nick Reiner, who faces double homicide charges for allegedly killing his parents — Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.
—Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Dietary changes, incorporating more physical activity, and stress management techniques are among the methods for shedding extra pounds.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Those check-ins let the clinic track growth patterns, offer reminders when shedding starts, and reassure patients when hair grows unevenly or looks a bit strange in some stages.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Owners also need to care for a thick, wavy coat that’s low-shedding but can get matted.
—Jennifer Peltz, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
Ryan Coogler is shedding light on his original plans for Black Panther 2.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The company has been shedding staff.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The unusual discovery is shedding light on the complex nature of largely unknown funerary practices of African hunter-gatherers — and raises the question of why such effort was made to cremate only one person.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Attorney Matt Murphy is shedding light on the man representing Nick Reiner, who faces double homicide charges for allegedly killing his parents — Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.
—Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Dietary changes, incorporating more physical activity, and stress management techniques are among the methods for shedding extra pounds.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Those check-ins let the clinic track growth patterns, offer reminders when shedding starts, and reassure patients when hair grows unevenly or looks a bit strange in some stages.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Owners also need to care for a thick, wavy coat that’s low-shedding but can get matted.
—Jennifer Peltz, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
Ryan Coogler is shedding light on his original plans for Black Panther 2.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The company has been shedding staff.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shedding
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Moore is certainly not the sort of striker who only comes alive when within shooting range, with a high share of his touches being just beyond the halfway line, often when peeling away from his marker to try and find space.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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When peeling poblanos, don’t worry if some skin clings; as long as most is removed, the peppers will be tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lately on TikTok, people have been dumping frozen orange juice concentrate into blenders alongside Greek yogurt, bananas, and other fridge and pantry staples to recreate the viral Orange Julius smoothie.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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How To Prep Blueberries Before Washing Before cleaning, spread fresh blueberries onto a plate or tray and sort through, discarding any moldy, shriveled, or crushed berries, along with stray stems or leaves.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Fix-It Fair is designed to help community members breathe new life into their beloved but broken items, rather than discarding them.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California, unloading enormous amounts of rain.—
Farshid Vahedifard,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
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As condo owners have been slapped with high fees and assessments that make their units difficult to sell, Zalewski expects people to start unloading their units and taking major losses.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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So, on Thursday night’s show Kimmel doubled-down once again, sloughing off the latest attack from the leader of the free world on his late night comedy show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Nov. 2025
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Skincare, after all, begins precisely with one’s choice of cleanser, setting the stage for clean, glowing skin by morning and sloughing away the day’s impurities by night.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some are even ditching their $300 formulas for this smoothing pick.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gardeners, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are rebelling against throwaway culture by ditching disposable gardening.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here, Jaffe softens the borders between his dual interests in electronic music and jazz, crafting compositions that are constantly molting and emerging anew.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
20 Dec. 2025
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Extreme drought is causing breeding grounds, molting spots and migration stopover sites to vanish.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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The loss dropped Sacramento to 8-29, half a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference, while the Kings’ losing streak extended to six games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pair have both been criticised for their roles in England losing the Ashes in Australia yet again, with the home side wrapping up the series in a record-equalling 11 days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shedding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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