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shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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Pale skin, hair shedding or brittle nails can accompany low iron, but can also be signs of other conditions, she told BBC News.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

In early trade, South Korea's Kospi sank more than four percent at one point, with SK hynix and Samsung shedding more than three percent and one percent respectively.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The decision comes as ICE is quietly shedding many of the 12,000 new recruits it hired last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

"Anyone who notices hair shedding, an itchy or red scalp or nail changes should mention it to their doctor rather than discontinue therapy."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

“It is a strange thing, this goblin shedding of skins. I must admit I am still a little disturbed by it.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin


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