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shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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The CAC 40 was down 0.6% in Paris, with STMicroelectronics shedding 6%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

In addition to slashing its workforce, the company is shedding four of its studios.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Midsize companies that employ millions of workers are now shedding jobs and relocating overseas to cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Tuesday’s decline comes after SpaceX shares dropped more than 16% on Monday, shedding $400 billion in market value.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

And the old oil lamp was hanging over the center of the table, shedding its unstable yellow light from the round Rochester wick.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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