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
Bath & Body Works: Make your shower even more luxurious with sweet-smelling body washes, buttery lotions, and exfoliating scrubs that cost as little as $2.
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 June 2025
Those brands often notably contain anti-aging components or exfoliating chemicals that dermatologists have said can cause considerable damage to young skin.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
For congested or breakout-prone skin, exfoliating pads are a game-changer.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Bevel’s collection of face and beard wash, face gel, and exfoliating pads are all formulated with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin C specifically to care for men’s skin.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 June 2025
Those brands often notably contain anti-aging components or exfoliating chemicals that dermatologists have said can cause considerable damage to young skin.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
For congested or breakout-prone skin, exfoliating pads are a game-changer.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Bevel’s collection of face and beard wash, face gel, and exfoliating pads are all formulated with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin C specifically to care for men’s skin.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
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After Punk’s first world title win in 14 years over Gunther, Rollins shed his crutches and destroyed punk for the win.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Hosted by Variety’s Tatiana Siegel, the season includes exclusive interviews with River’s co-stars and friends, including Corey Feldman and Samantha Mathis, who shed light on who River really was off camera.—
William Earl,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA With 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbohydrates and 4% alcohol by volume (ABV), the hoppy Dogfish Head's 30 Minute Light IPA combines classic notes of citrus peel with juicy mango and pineapple, the judges said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The white paint peeling on the wall above his shoulder, the pressure of his hands.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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