hulled

Definition of hullednext
past tense of hull
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of hull the pinto beans before adding them

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Recent Examples of hulled Pumpkin seeds can be consumed hulled or unhulled, but sunflower seeds should only be consumed when hulled. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 Recipe information If using ¾ cup hulled barley, rinse in a mesh sieve under running water. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026 The corn is dried, hulled, and ground to create the coarse meal known as grits. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Pine nuts can swap out for slivered or sliced almonds, or sunflower or hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas). The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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peeled
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  • Travelers should also keep their eyes peeled for special flash sales, which may be shorter in length, but can be greater in savings.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • From there, the leathery red skin is easily peeled away (or popped out by squeezing from the opposite end) to reveal the fleshy white, glossy fruit that feels sort of like a grape without the peel.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

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“Hulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hulled. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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