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as in peels
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 discards
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 sheds
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The star continuously sheds gas through strong stellar winds, and the black hole pulls in some of that material through its gravity.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The episode sheds light on Paschel's criminal past, as well as his history of domestic violence — including his brutal assault of Wilson in June 2019 that landed her in the hospital and him ultimately behind bars.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Distilled to vocals, guitar, bass, piano and drums as Perry sheds a lifetime of weight, the song ends on a single, resonant power chord — a sonic declaration of liberation.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sightings of Halley's Comet in Earth's sky date back to over 2,000 years ago, and with each pass, the object sheds another stream of particles.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
The hoard sheds new light on Norway's economy during a turbulent period in the country's history, remembered for political upheaval, power shifts, Viking expeditions and an influx of wealth from abroad, Innlandet officials said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The whistleblower complaint sheds further light on the issues reported in November.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
And that, as much as anything, sheds light on why Gray was able to make such a mark here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
As far as symbolism, a serpent is a transformative symbol, often cited for the way the snake sheds its skin.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The star continuously sheds gas through strong stellar winds, and the black hole pulls in some of that material through its gravity.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The episode sheds light on Paschel's criminal past, as well as his history of domestic violence — including his brutal assault of Wilson in June 2019 that landed her in the hospital and him ultimately behind bars.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Distilled to vocals, guitar, bass, piano and drums as Perry sheds a lifetime of weight, the song ends on a single, resonant power chord — a sonic declaration of liberation.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sightings of Halley's Comet in Earth's sky date back to over 2,000 years ago, and with each pass, the object sheds another stream of particles.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
The hoard sheds new light on Norway's economy during a turbulent period in the country's history, remembered for political upheaval, power shifts, Viking expeditions and an influx of wealth from abroad, Innlandet officials said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The whistleblower complaint sheds further light on the issues reported in November.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
And that, as much as anything, sheds light on why Gray was able to make such a mark here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheds
Verb
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Each new burst of observation, each refined model, peels back another layer, showing us just how dynamic and surprising the life of a star can be.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The Swedish Academy has simply added a new twist to a decades-long game of peekaboo, where Dylan, né Robert Zimmerman, peels back one mask to reveal another, an infinity of disguises.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Try the Storm Chaser, which sends you into a zero-gravity fall, catches you in a funnel, then discards you into a pool below.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Gans discards the psychological and spatial logic that gave meaning to the original telling’s dream-like sense of disorientation.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This week, Charli XCX ditches the dancefloor on a fuzzy rock song, J Balvin and Ryan Castro make their case for song of the summer with an aerobic track, and Little Simz spits atop a trap beat, once again solidifying her rap icon status.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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To stop the most determined hackers, OpenAI is introducing a new security mode for ChatGPT and Codex accounts that ditches traditional passwords for more secure alternatives.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on March 11, 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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After his dreams are all but dashed, Shah unloads on himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns makes her move As an 11th grader at Moton High School, Johns began talking with some of her fellow students about taking action to protest the shacks and improve their education.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid, which gently sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Primarily, there are beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) courtesy of lipo hydroxy acid (LHA), a deep-penetrating chemical exfoliant that gently sloughs off old, dead cells to reveal brighter, fresher skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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After Frankie's fiancé dumps her before their wedding, she and George embark on a trip to Tofino, on what would have been Frankie's honeymoon.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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“Sheds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheds. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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