- present participle of shed.
shedding
Example Sentences
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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
To the looksmaxxers, these peptides aren’t about health; they’re for shedding fat, building muscle, clearing up skin, and even getting tanned.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
The payments giant said it is shedding about 2,600 jobs, primarily in technology and product teams, to achieve better efficiency with AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The next morning Wab made sure we each ate a bowl of lukewarm mush in the cold hour before the sky started shedding layers into a lighter blue.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
