SHEDS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shed

as in peels

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a snake's skin doesn't grow as the snake does, so every so often the snake will shed its old skin

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as in discards

to get rid of as useless or unwanted you need to shed your old notions of propriety and have some fun for a change

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Like Lumiere the candlestick before it, the Lume both sheds light and completes tasks for its owner with nary a complaint. — Emma Barker, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The living-and-dining area is about 200 square feet, and the galley kitchen has a passthrough that can be used as a counter but also sheds a little extra light on the dark cabinetry and jet-black tile. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026 The film also sheds light on Diana’s struggles with mental health and bulimia. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The fourth episode of this season also sheds new light on Nas’ connection to Jessica Lange‘s Constance Langdon. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 The preliminary report sheds new light on how an unstable landing at too high of a speed turned deadly. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 If such a hearing is granted, Cole would provide testimony that sheds light on his autism spectrum disorder and whether that had any effect on his interrogation responses. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026 Without explicitly diving in, her writing sheds light on today’s Russian corruption and Putin’s endless war with Ukraine, which is ultimately a war against the West. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 But, the report sheds light on how increasingly capable AI models can expedite the once-tedious task of aggregating and analyzing large volumes of publicly available data. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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The crust of the tangible world peels away, and hidden spiritual and moral realities become prominent and unmistakable.

— Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Across the conference table, Sosanya plays Beatrice like steel swaddled in cashmere, while Miles Jupp, as her colleague David, peels away his genteel snobbery to reveal an unexpectedly dorky underbelly.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of peels

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To achieve its lightweight profile, the design ditches heavy front suspension forks found on many urban ebikes, opting instead for rigid aluminum.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
The major difference is the old North Flag had a power reserve indicator, whereas the new one ditches that in favor of a GMT complication.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of ditches

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Down the street, metal striking concrete rattles the air as a repairman unloads a ladder.

— Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
In the ad, Yang unloads on his therapist, played by comedienne Ana Gasteyer, about his guilt over gatekeeping a really fantastic beauty product from the group chat.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of unloads

Noun

The storm made landfall Friday near Destin, Florida, a Gulf Coast area known for powdery white-sand beaches and dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars, and seafood shacks.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The low-lying coastal area is known for its powdery white sand beaches dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars and seafood shacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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The retinol in the formula sloughs away all impurities that lead to the bumps in the first place, while vitamin E and green tea fend off any sensitivities by restoring the moisture barrier.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Powered by microcrystals, this is an excellent physical exfoliant that sloughs away dead skin with ease—without being overly harsh of course.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloughs

Verb

Similarly, places that rely on natural snow, like Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area, don’t set open dates until Mother Nature dumps a healthy helping of powder.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026
How Monster Depicts the Borden Murders Their first attempt involves serving the couple oysters in May, when the series says the city of Fall River dumps its sewage over the oyster beds, contaminating the shellfish with potentially fatal bacteria.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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