verb (past participle of 'slough') as in strong fondness

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fell, dropped, peeled, cast

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Example Sentences

Example:In autumn, the trees shed their leaves, a process known as falling.

Definition:to fall or be shed, especially as leaves or bark in plants.

From fell

Example:He dropped his old habits and embraced a new lifestyle.

Definition:to fall from a position or to be cast off or discarded.

From dropped

Example:Her sloughed-off skin gave her a new appearance after a long healing period.

Definition:to remove the outer layer, as in peeling skin or scales.

From peeled

Example:She cast all her doubts and worries away, only to find a sense of liberation.

Definition:to throw away or discard, especially in a literal or figurative sense.

From cast