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
The texture is creamy, with tiny exfoliating beads.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Though plants are deciduous, attractive exfoliating bark adds interest and texture through the winter months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Another key ingredient: Salicylic acid, which Dr. Dufner says is great for gently exfoliating the skin and keeping your pores gunk-free.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid hydrates, lactic acid gently exfoliates, and vitamin E softens.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Though plants are deciduous, attractive exfoliating bark adds interest and texture through the winter months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Another key ingredient: Salicylic acid, which Dr. Dufner says is great for gently exfoliating the skin and keeping your pores gunk-free.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid hydrates, lactic acid gently exfoliates, and vitamin E softens.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which had turned positive in the late morning, shed 191 points, or 1%, to touch 18,952.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Bush Hager also shed light on what her mother, Laura Bush, is like with her dad.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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In addition to peeling skin, acral peeling skin syndrome has other symptoms.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Or peel away and head just down the petite staircase to Le Terrazze, the indoor/outdoor on-site restaurant where chef Alessandro Fiacco churns out his culinary art.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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