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shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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I don’t think I’ve ever read the final act without shedding tears.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said in a note ahead of the release that along with shedding “disjointed” color schemes and logo-heavy designs, Lululemon also needed to fix its company culture.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

The manufacturing sector was a laggard, shedding 17,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Nathanielsen announced the creation of the commission, tasked with shedding light on the legal implications of the campaign, in August 2024 when she was Greenland's minister of justice and gender equality.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Ben said a man who truly mastered Heart of Stone could go to his sister’s funeral without ever shedding a tear.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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