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shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

The company has already begun by shedding non-core assets, with an agreement to sell out its stakes in hypercar joint venture Bugatti Rimac and electric-vehicle maker Rimac Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The finding may come as a surprise because many people assume that shedding excess weight naturally makes it easier to move more.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

The rupiah has been among Asia's worst performers in 2026 and Indonesia's stock market has also taken a hefty hit, shedding more than 30 percent since the turn of the year.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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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