exfoliated

verb

Definition of exfoliatednext
past tense of exfoliate
as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

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  1. shed
  2. peeled
  3. discarded
Verb
  • Looney, shedding about 20 pounds this offseason by fasting daily until the afternoon is nimbler.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of shed
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  • Ethan Allen Ethan Allen furniture is known for being high quality and timeless, and Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors in Nashville, likes to keep her eyes peeled for vintage pieces from the brand.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Start shopping the retailer's sale and clearance section now, and keep your eyes peeled for more.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of peeled
Verb
  • That idea was proposed by the city’s citizen redistricting commission in 2021 but discarded by the council.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Called the Regeneration Hub Zero, the factory, which is in Frankfurt, can recover, collect and sort textiles that have been discarded and turn them into Reju Polyester, which has a 50 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin polyester.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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