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shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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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

That’s sent tremors across the globe, with the very tech-heavy Kospi index in South Korea shedding 8.1% on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Meta is shedding staff though, having recently laid off 10% of its employees while investing more in AI.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I dipped in and out, savoring scenes, reflecting on them, occasionally shedding a tear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He was covered with Gurgi’s shedding hair, in addition to the distressing odor of a wet wolfhound.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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