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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Recent Examples of exfoliated
The outermost layer of skin (epidermis) has been exfoliated, revealing newer, more sensitive layers underneath.
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Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
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The hoard sheds new light on Norway's economy during a turbulent period in the country's history, remembered for political upheaval, power shifts, Viking expeditions and an influx of wealth from abroad, Innlandet officials said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Guzmán López’s defense attorney indicated his client could shed light on corruption in Mexico.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Finely mash 1 large banana, peeled, with a potato masher or fork in another small bowl; stir in ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bananas are a convenient fruit that can be peeled and eaten as a snack or dessert.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The deer could be contaminated with CWD, and if discarded incorrectly, can spread the disease.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Exfoliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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