as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 9 May 2026
With shrimp or prawns, deveining is done whether they're peeled or unpeeled—by slicing down the back of the shell to expose and pull out the tract.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The Eta Aquariids will glimmer slightly away from Venus, so keep your eyes peeled!
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In an edition that was all about the subtleties of watchmaking, one had to keep their eyes peeled to get all the subtleties of what the exhibitors at Watches and Wonders packed into 40-something-millimeter formats.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Finely mash 1 large banana, peeled, with a potato masher or fork in another small bowl; stir in ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Bananas are a convenient fruit that can be peeled and eaten as a snack or dessert.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
My days were spent successfully hunting for sand dollars and starfish with my sister, crabbing along the Kiawah River, and keeping my eyes peeled for alligators maneuvering between lagoons.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
When thrift shopping, keep your eyes peeled for brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Cartier, Breitling, Longines, Tudor, Zenith, Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Purchase pre-peeled garlic cloves in bulk or peel the garlic cloves yourself using the flat side of a large knife to mash them slightly and then peel off the skins.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
But on the island, our differences peeled away.
—Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 9 May 2026
With shrimp or prawns, deveining is done whether they're peeled or unpeeled—by slicing down the back of the shell to expose and pull out the tract.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The Eta Aquariids will glimmer slightly away from Venus, so keep your eyes peeled!
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In an edition that was all about the subtleties of watchmaking, one had to keep their eyes peeled to get all the subtleties of what the exhibitors at Watches and Wonders packed into 40-something-millimeter formats.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Finely mash 1 large banana, peeled, with a potato masher or fork in another small bowl; stir in ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Bananas are a convenient fruit that can be peeled and eaten as a snack or dessert.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
My days were spent successfully hunting for sand dollars and starfish with my sister, crabbing along the Kiawah River, and keeping my eyes peeled for alligators maneuvering between lagoons.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
When thrift shopping, keep your eyes peeled for brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Cartier, Breitling, Longines, Tudor, Zenith, Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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The outer layers of the star will eventually cool and disperse, leaving a nebula of ex-stellar material surrounding the sun's core, which will then become an exposed cooling stellar remnant called a white dwarf.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The objective is to reduce exposed equity within the entity in a lawful and structured manner.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That came after he was pulled in Game 4 and barked at his bench before heading down the tunnel.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pavia barked back at critics during the Senior Bowl in January regarding his height.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An uncovered pinch by Ian Moore created a jail break and, to compound matters, Moore was an onlooker as Suter hammered the puck.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Williams sued American Demolition and uncovered years of safety issues.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The question of who gets better internet access has laid bare divisions within the regime.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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That’s the point when the world hits the bare minimum amounts of oil needed for pipelines, storage tanks and export terminals to function properly.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Under the revision, the Recreation Center would stay open 40 hours a week, a reduction from 60 hours.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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That assessment didn’t mention Taiwan directly, but, in relation to Iran, said both sides had agreed that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil and natural gas, must remain open.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike fine particulate matter, ozone pollution is not visible to the naked eye, but scientists can detect it in the ultraviolet spectrum.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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The crescent moon will be visible to the naked eye, but binoculars can make the delicate curve of the lunar crescent and nearby Saturn much easier to spot at twilight.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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