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

Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Keep your eyes peeled for bobcats, foxes, gopher tortoises, pileated woodpeckers, and bald eagles. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Each layer can be peeled away like the skins of an onion until the middle is reached. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

One study found that people who handled or peeled various fruits and did not wash their hands had significantly higher blood glucose (blood sugar) readings. — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026

After the pressure was released through the crack, emergency crews peeled back the tank’s external wall and insulation to pump water inside to cool it down. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

The long-running case has peeled back the origins of Pitt and Jolie’s divorce and hostility between the former couple. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026

In addition, Target has previously held promotions that give a year of Target Circle 360 to existing Target Circle members — so keep your eyes peeled. — Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 22 June 2026

Post-Uni, my makeup exploration expanded, and my eyes were peeled for the many setting spray launches that emerged. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 June 2026

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)