exfoliated

past tense of exfoliate
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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  • Once the introductions conclude, and the occasion is marked by more sacred singing and circle dancing, Thomas sheds light on his confusing claim that Solomon reigned above all others.
    Mary Jo Bang July 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • Research into de-extinction of the moa will likely shed light on New Zealand's ecological past.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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  • Moscow struggled for several months to dislodge Kyiv from the area, although a fresh push in recent weeks has peeled back Ukraine's grip toward the border.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • All affected products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Malone entered his postgame news conference minutes later, crumpled up a copy of the box score and discarded it in the nearest trash can.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Exfoliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliated. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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