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adjective

Definition of denudednext
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering the denuded trees left behind after the forest fire had passed

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denuded

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verb

past tense of denude
as in stripped
to remove of all covering or surface layers Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denuded
  1. bare
  2. exposed
  3. scaled
  4. uncovered
  5. naked
  6. open
Adjective
  • Despite a clear business case for social impact, very few corporations have gone beyond trying to get noticed for doing the bare minimum.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The ship has seven bars, including my favorite spot, Marina Terrace, and the pool bars of the Beach House and Mistral, where the uniform is swimmers and bare feet.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of bare
Adjective
  • Retaining S-400s in Syria no longer serves Russia’s strategic interests since the systems became more exposed following the takeover of the country, including Latakia, by anti-Assad armed groups.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As water levels recede, the exposed lake bed is dry and dusty, and frequently emits a hold-your-nose rotten-egg stench, the result of natural processes, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposed
Verb
  • The loss evened the scaled between the Steelers and Ravens, both of which are 10-5 with two weeks left in the regular season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The poll’s results support the government’s original vision for cannabis reform, which was then scaled back to allowing only personal use.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scaled
Adjective
  • For example, weather – wind and rain – can be a factor at uncovered stadiums.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • One of the uncovered help documents also notes that spyware can be installed through a QR code or via a USB cable connected to an unlocked phone.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncovered
Adjective
  • Some people spotted the shimmering colors with the naked eye, while others caught the glow with their cameras.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The planet can be found between the nearly full moon and a reddish-orange star called Aldebaran, which shines brightest in the Taurus constellation and can be seen with the naked eye.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of naked
Adjective
  • Cory has been Green Hill's equipment manager for the last few years and is described as first to volunteer for any service opportunity and is in the band room anytime the doors are open either working on his own music, helping others, or maintaining instruments and organization.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Many national chains, such as McDonald's, IHOP and Red Lobster, will be open on Christmas, but why not dine at a local eatery instead? Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of open
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