denude

as in to strip
to remove of all covering or surface layers Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees.

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Recent Examples of denude The rationale is likely that Russia’s fighting capabilities will be denuded enough to justify the expense. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024 Wildfires can strip trees and burn ground cover, denuding the landscape and leaving it vulnerable to landslides. Umair Irfan, Vox, 29 May 2024 All looked reasonably healthy, if denuded of tree and shrub cover. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 Photo : David Shepherd, courtesy of Land Rover A swank aesthetic, akin to that of a chic London hotel or lounge, defines the interior, where the Rover denudes the cabin of every possible hard switch. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for denude
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  • Water can then seep into the wood itself and cause swelling, while strong cleaners can strip the finish, leaving the wood more susceptible to damage.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Another key gauge that strips out volatile food and energy costs is now projected to reach 2.7%, up from 2.5% in the bank's earlier forecast.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • Enter our weeknight-friendly recipe, no boiling required and scaled down in size to make just enough for a dining duo—or one person, with enough left over for tomorrow’s lunch or dinner.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
  • One of their major healthcare clients needed to scale its data quality efforts across the enterprise.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • But in space, especially beyond Earth’s orbit, astronauts are more exposed to these particles, which can damage DNA, increase cancer risk, and accelerate cellular aging.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
  • His father, a painter and educator, exposed him to art and intellectual history, without steering him in any particular direction.
    Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Denude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denude. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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