shed
noun
a simple or rude structure built for shelter, storage, etc.
has shed
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present perfectof shed (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index has shed 7.3% so far this month, while the tech-heavy ChiNext Price Index has slumped 21%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
SpaceX’s market capitalization has shed more than $800 billion from the high it reached on July 16, putting its valuation at less than $1.8 trillion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Indian currency has shed over 6% against the dollar so far in 2026, hammered by high oil prices that threaten to swell India’s import bill and spur inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The case has shed light on more of the alleged activities of Marselek, who has since been charged with fraud and embezzlement, suspected of having inflated Wirecard's balance sheet total and sales volume.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
“He has shed that tired, sick body and his spirit is free.”
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
