as in shuffled
to move heavily or clumsily
the unpleasant task of sloughing through the muck to retrieve the ball
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also sluffed
as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
the snake is sloughing its old skin
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Recent Examples of sloughed
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The sins of the father are cheerfully sloughed off on the son.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
The Abandons feels noticeably scant in world-building and character development, as if all of the details and concepts Sutter would normally include in a 13-episode season got sloughed off.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
About 300 to 400 linear feet (91 to 122 meters) of a coastal slope sloughed off, falling about 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 meters) toward the ocean, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Dirt, body oil, and dead skin cells sloughed off during bathing also contribute to this sticky residue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The sins of the father are cheerfully sloughed off on the son.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
The Abandons feels noticeably scant in world-building and character development, as if all of the details and concepts Sutter would normally include in a 13-episode season got sloughed off.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
About 300 to 400 linear feet (91 to 122 meters) of a coastal slope sloughed off, falling about 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 meters) toward the ocean, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloughed
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But remember, most airlines continue to assign seats throughout the check-in process, and seats might be shuffled by gate agents to accommodate families and other travelers who need special attention.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter senior editors Alex Weprin and Steven Zeitchik came together to shed some light on the mega-murk.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Evidence presented at trial showed Wallace threw the victim to the ground, repeatedly punched and stomped him, and searched his pockets before taking his wallet and other belongings, the DA’s office said.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The accordionist stomped sideways under the stage lights, sweat running down his temples, looking like Angus Young sans schoolboy shorts.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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To devein peeled shrimp, cut a shallow line along the back of the shrimp and simply pull out the vein to remove.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Soto, wounded, stumbled into the Wingstop seeking help.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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During the investigation, the team unexpectedly stumbled upon a cellular pathway that blocked the virus from entering lung cells, SWNS reported.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Detectives later found that the items had been discarded in a retention pond behind the restroom.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Sloughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloughed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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