- present participle of shed.
shedding
Example Sentences
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New Australian research is shedding light on why walking often becomes slower and more tiring with age.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
“I’ve done a good job shedding the bad weight,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Boeing has focused on its core jet-making businesses as part of an ongoing turnaround, and it’s been shedding some of its more ancillary units in recent months.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
There was a surprise shedding of 23,000 jobs last month, with declines driven by cuts in local government education and retail roles, despite analysts predicting growth.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
It kinda reminded me of a snake shedding its skin, but there wasn't nothing new underneath.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
