as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
McCarty could see the man pounding on the doors and windows, and the 6-year-old watched on as a fire engine and ambulance peeled onto the street.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Roofs were peeled away, and windows blown out in the Category 5 hurricane, leaving no protection from the rain and up to 16 feet of seawater driven onto land in the storm surge.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
And keep your eyes peeled for moose, especially between Medimont and Springston, where sightings are common between late-June and October.
—Erin Gifford, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
With fabric that peeled away at the top edge of the shoes, the silhouette stood out in a sea of classic heels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Beer enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes peeled for more information on the upcoming Beer Club, which Berrier plans to launch in early November.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
My recommendation for homebuyers is to keep your eyes peeled now.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Once your squash has been peeled and/or cut, that's when refrigeration is necessary.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses grazing along the ridgelines.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
McCarty could see the man pounding on the doors and windows, and the 6-year-old watched on as a fire engine and ambulance peeled onto the street.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Roofs were peeled away, and windows blown out in the Category 5 hurricane, leaving no protection from the rain and up to 16 feet of seawater driven onto land in the storm surge.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
And keep your eyes peeled for moose, especially between Medimont and Springston, where sightings are common between late-June and October.
—Erin Gifford, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
With fabric that peeled away at the top edge of the shoes, the silhouette stood out in a sea of classic heels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Beer enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes peeled for more information on the upcoming Beer Club, which Berrier plans to launch in early November.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
My recommendation for homebuyers is to keep your eyes peeled now.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Once your squash has been peeled and/or cut, that's when refrigeration is necessary.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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The extensive exposed brick walls, natural wood exposed ceiling beams, and organic decor pieces are just a few details that will keep dinner guests guessing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Jacob Trouba stopped what seemed like a sure goal with his stick, helping goaltender Jakob Dostal by knocking away a shot headed toward an exposed side of the net.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another nearby dog has barked since Mancl and his wife moved in four years ago.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Toward the end of his game-winning drive Sunday, Mac Jones received the play from the sideline, barked it to teammates, then turned to one of his two favorite targets on the day, Christian McCaffrey.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Several boxes of food were on the floor of the walk-in cooler, the can opener was dirty and some food was stored uncovered or without a date label.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Nov. 2025
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The figures incorporated a $907 billion hit to covered companies with the remainder to uncovered firms as well as private equity and venture capital.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Several of the most striking photographs in the book are of the studio itself, which appears empty except for a pair of high heels reflected in a wall of mirrors or a rumpled military blanket, a favorite backdrop, pinned to a bare wall.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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But as recently as two years ago, the Boston pitching cupboard was almost bare.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The system uses the infrared wavelength—invisible to the naked eye—as opposed to visible light to prevent the signals from interfering with the residual peripheral vision the subjects still have.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jenner offered a peek into her beachy surroundings by sharing pictures of a cloudy sky, ripples of water hitting the sand, and herself sitting naked in front of a clear blue ocean.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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