SHEDDING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

shedding

verb

present participle of shed

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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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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When traveling to parts of the world where public sanitation is poor, only drink bottled water, avoid uncooked foods in restaurants, and wash all raw fruits and vegetables with a clean source of water before peeling and eating.

Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Can peeling an orange for your partner really prove your love, kindness, and admiration for your partner?

Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024

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