deforesting

verb

Definition of deforestingnext
present participle of deforest
as in barking

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  1. scaling
  2. exposing
  3. baring
Verb
  • Advocate for SaaS growth, scaling the Giving GDP, and empowering nonprofits globally.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recommendations include scaling back protection for foreign leaders during peak election season and exploring the possibility of moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of scaling
Verb
  • The idea of singing in front of people has always been really exposing.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Make sure to let your scene dry completely for at least one hour or longer before exposing it to water.
    Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • Kelly Clarkson and Tyler Posey are baring all in a new interview.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Kelly Clarkson is cool with baring it all — within reason.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of baring
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