- present participle of shed.
shedding
Example Sentences
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While young women, and Americans overall, have been shedding religious labels, young men have seen essentially no change in Deckman’s research.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
I don’t think I’ve ever read the final act without shedding tears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
I sat down to speak to Kane about the finer details of his game, shedding light on his unique role.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
OTTAWA—The unemployment rate in Canada held steady at a two-year low last month despite the economy unexpectedly shedding jobs after a strong recovery for the labor market coming into summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 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
