as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host
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Recent Examples of peel (off)
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Guest star Morello joins the already capable Nils Lofgren, Little Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen in peeling off multiple solos during the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Simply peel off the edges and toss it.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
That animal was slashed and bitten all over the body, and pieces of hide as big as a man’s hand had been peeled off.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
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Chisholm peeled off three $100 bills.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Guest star Morello joins the already capable Nils Lofgren, Little Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen in peeling off multiple solos during the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Simply peel off the edges and toss it.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
That animal was slashed and bitten all over the body, and pieces of hide as big as a man’s hand had been peeled off.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peel (off)
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“Peel (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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