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shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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Boeing has focused on its core jet-making businesses as part of an ongoing turnaround, and it’s been shedding some of its more ancillary units in recent months.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

There was a surprise shedding of 23,000 jobs last month, with declines driven by cuts in local government education and retail roles, despite analysts predicting growth.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

To the looksmaxxers, these peptides aren’t about health; they’re for shedding fat, building muscle, clearing up skin, and even getting tanned.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

Both main oil contracts sank on Monday, with Brent shedding more than seven percent at one point to briefly drop back below $90.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

While Vincent is rejoicing in poverty, shedding his clothes, his possessions, his membership in middle-class society, Theo is honing his talents as an art dealer and becoming more and more ambitious.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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