Synonyms of peeled

peeled 1 of 2

adjective

as in exposed

lacking a usual or natural covering

a peeled banana

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exposed
• uncovered
• bare
• open
• stripped
• naked
• bald
• displayed
• denuded
• revealed
• skinned
• unprotected
• shaven
• undressed
• hairless
• unclothed
• divested
• disrobed
• unclad
• furless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• covered
• mantled
• overgrown
• bearded
• hairy
• overrun
• overspread

peeled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of peel

as in barked

to remove the natural covering of

she peels apples with lightning speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barked
• husked
• scaled
• exposed
• skinned
• stripped
• shelled
• shucked
• bared
• flayed
• hulled
• denuded
• pared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peeled

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

Filling and Assembly Step 3 Set aside 2 garlic cloves from 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, peeled; place remaining cloves (about 10) in a food processor. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Wayne Davis, a 69, is a year old security officer from Sacramento who remained apprehensive with his eyes peeled in all directions. — Matthew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Since they’re already peeled and frozen, the mixture chills faster before blending. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

For each batch, add 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped, peeled fresh turmeric (or scant 1 tablespoon ground turmeric) when processing the paste. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Keep your eyes peeled at your next flea market or antique shop—vintage magazine racks are surprisingly plentiful. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Madjo initially peeled onto Marquinhos, captain for Brazil and PSG, from Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot’s first long kick. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Keep your eyes peeled for my full review in the coming weeks. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

To ensure you don’t miss your $10 off Hotwire coupon code, keep your eyes peeled for the email that should arrive in your inbox shortly after signing up. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)