sloughed 1 of 2

past tense of slough

sloughed

2 of 2

verb (2)

variants also sluffed
past tense of slough

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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 Dirt, body oil, and dead skin cells sloughed off during bathing also contribute to this sticky residue. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Sloughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloughed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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