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Recent Examples of peel
The series peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
The energy around July 7, when Uranus enters Gemini, could bring sudden changes and opportunities, especially in your work life, so keep your eyes peeled!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 July 2025
When defending the rush, his reach acts as a deterrent, keeping his stick in the middle and forcing opponents to peel away.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Citrus peels, coffee grounds, pine needles, and other organic matter are compostable but may cause issues when introduced in large amounts.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
The energy around July 7, when Uranus enters Gemini, could bring sudden changes and opportunities, especially in your work life, so keep your eyes peeled!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 July 2025
When defending the rush, his reach acts as a deterrent, keeping his stick in the middle and forcing opponents to peel away.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Citrus peels, coffee grounds, pine needles, and other organic matter are compostable but may cause issues when introduced in large amounts.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peel
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Contreras, the excitable ex-Cub, took exception and barked at Palencia.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The loud bangs, flashing colors and smell can cause them a lot of distress, resulting in behaviors like hiding, shaking and barking.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Examples include chopping bee, husking bee, logging bee, quilting bee, house- or barn-raising bee, sewing bee, spinning be, and, ultimately, spelling bee.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed 2 tsp.—
Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2023
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In particular, Jess Carter was skinned three times by Delpinhe Cascarino in the first half — two warning signs, and then the assist for Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s opener.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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It is packed with 12 actives including a Suprême Skin Bio Complex (to boost skin renewal), which brightens, de-puffs, smoothens and firms skin around the eye area.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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