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Vocabulary Entry
shedding
|verb • noun
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V
verb
The action of allowing something to fall off or to lose something.
Example Sentences
"The tree is shedding its leaves in the fall."
"He is shedding his old habits for a healthier lifestyle."
"The snake is shedding its skin as it grows."
N
noun
The process of losing or dropping something, especially in a natural manner.
Example Sentences
"The shedding of leaves is a sign of autumn."
"The shedding of old skin is essential for the snake's growth."
"The company is focused on the shedding of unnecessary costs to improve profits."