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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
Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Our work sheds light on the lives of these fascinating creatures and the consequences their extinction in Southern California 13,700 years ago has had on ecosystems.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The documentary took two years to film, per National Geographic, and sheds light on the vast ecosystems found in the world's oceans, as well as the impact of human activity on marine life.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Turkish officials recently unveiled a gleaming gold brooch and a rare jade stone in Troy – a remarkable breakthrough that sheds light on the city's pre-Greek past.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The research sheds light on the changes that can occur in the brain leading up to the development of CTE.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
But a new paper by a group of economists who analyzed crypto wallets sheds light on some common characteristics and overall spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Cam Skattebo sheds tackles and hits backflips.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
On Wednesday, however, senior Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen revealed another wild stat that sheds a whole new light on Kansas City's dominance this season.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Our work sheds light on the lives of these fascinating creatures and the consequences their extinction in Southern California 13,700 years ago has had on ecosystems.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The documentary took two years to film, per National Geographic, and sheds light on the vast ecosystems found in the world's oceans, as well as the impact of human activity on marine life.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Turkish officials recently unveiled a gleaming gold brooch and a rare jade stone in Troy – a remarkable breakthrough that sheds light on the city's pre-Greek past.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The research sheds light on the changes that can occur in the brain leading up to the development of CTE.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
But a new paper by a group of economists who analyzed crypto wallets sheds light on some common characteristics and overall spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Cam Skattebo sheds tackles and hits backflips.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheds
Verb
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Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many more layers here, which the film gradually peels away to reveal the tragedy at its core.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Non-reusable textiles (otherwise known as NRTs) are of particular interest, underscored by ACT UK’s report that the region discards 740,000 metric tons of NRT every year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Marysol and Alexia take Julia, Lisa, and an unusually dour Adriana, who is moping about her birthday and how society discards women of a certain age.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There will also be local food trucks coffee and hot chocolate huts.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many choose to tackle this brutal journey in two to three days, utilizing the Appalachian Mountain Club’s shuttle and huts along the way for snacks, water, self-serve coffee, and moments to soak it all in.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bill also ditches the burdensome cover-up requirement for claims against individuals.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Dion, with her blond bombshell waves, ditches her microphone for the glass potion bottle, holding it firmly to the sky.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cars pull into the courtyard; someone unloads a television from the back of one of them.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the beach—but not too far from it—family-friendly attractions like Broadway at the Beach and the SkyWheel keep the fun going, while the half-mile-long Murrells Inlet MarshWalk offers a stroll past lively seafood shacks, outdoor bars, and live music overlooking the salt marsh.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lobster shacks begin reopening, and boardwalk cafes emerge from hibernation.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This option by Neogen utilizes a three layer design, part of which is from 100% cotton mesh, that manually sloughs away dead skin cells.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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The frame can hold up to 650 pounds, while the fabric sloughs away dirt, drizzle, even the occasional spill of wine.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brad Pitt is a klutzy errand boy for the mob sent to Mexico to retrieve a priceless pistol with a magical backstory; Julia Roberts is his long-suffering girlfriend who angrily dumps him upon hearing the news.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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But then that tree dumps a huge load of leaves onto your property.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Sheds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheds. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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