as in to 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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Recent Examples of exfoliate
Allantoin: This helps calm down any kind of skin irritation and promotes healing by subtly exfoliating.
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Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 21 May 2025
The exfoliating acid is a game changer for acne-prone skin.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 20 May 2025
With three percent salicylic acid, the formula uses a high (yet generally well-tolerated) concentration of the ingredient, dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to gently exfoliate the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
The texture is creamy, with tiny exfoliating beads.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 21 May 2025
The exfoliating acid is a game changer for acne-prone skin.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 20 May 2025
With three percent salicylic acid, the formula uses a high (yet generally well-tolerated) concentration of the ingredient, dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to gently exfoliate the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
The texture is creamy, with tiny exfoliating beads.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
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Check out a few other deals Amazon has on outdoor storage sheds below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Boston may have to shed major salaries this summer to avoid any severe penalties.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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That's because high humidity levels can cause a lot of moisture to become trapped in these materials which leads to wood bucking or paint peeling overtime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Then score down the skin, peel back and eat like so.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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