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)
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The school’s windows were cracked, some shattered, while the roof had peeled off in places.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
At a junction where a dirt road peels off the highway near the mining town of Hitsats, in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a young man named Filimon Guesh pushed his way to the front of a crowd of protesters.
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Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Gruesome footage showed skin peeling off Sean's legs.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The school’s windows were cracked, some shattered, while the roof had peeled off in places.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
At a junction where a dirt road peels off the highway near the mining town of Hitsats, in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a young man named Filimon Guesh pushed his way to the front of a crowd of protesters.
—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peel (off)
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Propellers can be particularly burdensome because rotors often need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled, requiring some real elbow grease.
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The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.
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The Carnival Conquest had docked, passengers had gotten off the cruise ship and an argument apparently between two women set it off.
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While Powell was outside the car making a drug sale, Shockley pulled out a gun and shot Walton, who was still sitting in the driver’s seat.
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The June 24 rally took the place of a concert series that was canceled after musicians began pulling out, with some citing concerns about politics.
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“Peel (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel%20%28off%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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