How to Use peeling in a Sentence

peeling

noun
  • Score the bottom of a peach with a small x, boil for 10 seconds, and plunge in cool water for effortless peeling.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Steaming eggs is the best cooking method for easy peeling, but stovetop boiling, pressure cookers, and ovens also work.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
  • Cooking foods thoroughly and washing, and if possible peeling, produce helps lower risk.
    Eva Flowe july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • The victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including skin burns and peeling.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of chasing that immediate tingle or visible peeling, these formulas work more subtly over time.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This helps the paint grip the surface and prevents future peeling, especially in kitchens where temperature and humidity fluctuate throughout the day.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
    Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026

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