Thesaurus results for EXFOLIATE

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt

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 Infuse coffee grounds into your favorite homemade bar soap for an exfoliating effect. —

Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026 Get rid of textured, flaky skin with these $15 deep exfoliating gloves, then grab this hair dryer and diffuser from internet-famous brand Wavytalk for major hair volume. —

Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 The idea here is to offer three properties in one formula—exfoliating, moisturizing, and lip color—via six modern shades that impart a sheen finish. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Don’t Skip Exfoliating — But Don’t Overdo It Elite Dermatology also advises people to exfoliate twice a week. —

Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exfoliate

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shed

Verb

The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.

— Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Once in the asteroid's orbit, NASA's spacecraft is slated to take pictures of the asteroid's surface and shed light on its composition, over the course of about two years.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 May 2026