shedding

verb

Definition of sheddingnext
present participle of shed
1
as in peeling
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a snake's skin doesn't grow as the snake does, so every so often the snake will shed its old skin

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2
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted you need to shed your old notions of propriety and have some fun for a change

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shedding
  1. peeling
  2. dumping
  3. discarding
  4. slipping
  5. losing
Verb
  • Dry air, combined with nonstop handwashing, takes its toll, ravaging cuticles and leaving them split and peeling—a scenario that’s not cutesy, not demure, and definitely not comfortable either.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Strengthen nails with the OPI Nail Envy Original nail strengthener, which uses Tri-Flex Technology to protect against chipping and peeling.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of peeling
Verb
  • Amador Valley opened up the scoring on its first drive as quarterback Tristan Tia madly scrambled for nearly 10 seconds before dumping the ball off to junior running back Vince Maiorana, who took it 43 yards to the house for a touchdown.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Jared Goff beat Green Bay’s blitz up the middle by dumping the ball to running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a 2-yard touchdown.
    NBC News, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dumping
Verb
  • As many businesses face the harsh reality of discarding valuable data due to high costs, Axiom provides a solution that allows for comprehensive data retention—enabling companies to prepare for future advancements in AI and analytics.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Strain the chile-shallot mixture, discarding any liquid.
    Lynn Derrick and Janelle Weaver, Saveur, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of discarding
Verb
  • Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The difference, however, is that Moscow is trying to sustain a costly offensive in pursuit of goals that keep slipping farther into the future.
    David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of slipping
Verb
  • The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of losing
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