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  • present participle of shed.

shedding

NOUN
peeling
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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Nvidia shares have crashed 31% since hitting a record five weeks ago, shedding over $2 trillion in market value from an Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

After expanding dramatically and shedding their outer layers, they leave behind their exposed cores.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

The selloff hit most broader markets in the region, with Seoul diving more than five percent, Tokyo shedding more than two percent and Taipei more than three percent.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Pale skin, hair shedding or brittle nails can accompany low iron, but can also be signs of other conditions, she told BBC News.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

We had left the widows’ house shedding tears and clinging to Maa Kamala.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan


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