Synonyms for shedding
shed·ding

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1. shedding, sloughingnoun

   the process whereby something is shed

   Synonyms:
   desquamation, peeling, sloughing

2. desquamation, peeling, sheddingnoun

   loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

   Synonyms:
   desquamation, peeling, sloughing

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1. sheddingnoun

   Synonyms:
   (skins, shells, etc.) exuviation, ecdysis, moulting

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1. List of paraphrases for "shedding":

   excretion, spilling

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1. Amanda Cohn:

   Immunocompromised people are more likely to get severely ill from Covid-19. They are at higher risk for prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection and shedding and viral evolution during the infection and treatment, particularly amongst hospitalized patients.

2. Wendy Alberts:

   Restaurants are one place where people find comfort during load shedding.

3. Jeff Smith:

   I'd view aircraft carrier participation in this year's drill as yet another signal from the Modi government that it was shedding the (previous) government's anxiety about a more overt balancing posture toward China and a more robust strategic embrace of the U.S. and Japan.

4. House Republican:

   We can not let fear stop us from doing what is right. This week, I will proudly vote in support of the bipartisan January 6th commission and hope it is successful in shedding light on the truth.

5. Michael Samra:

   I want to thank Jesus for shedding his blood for my sins. Thank you for your grace, Jesus. Amen.