as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Its fruit, however, has a slightly sweeter and milder taste but can still be easily peeled.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Third, purchase raw shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, stereo equipment goes unnoticed as merchandise gets piled on top, so keep your eyes peeled for a true gem.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Trousers peeled away to reveal that top block of jeans; a pencil skirt was spliced to create a peplum silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Keep your eyes peeled for exciting invitations.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Much of this structure was hidden for decades beneath apartment blocks, but in the past 10 years, excavations have peeled back the layers.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
So, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for the coat (and sweater, and pants, and mittens) that everyone's coveting this winter.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
The coating between the pillars peeled away under strain, but the tops of the pillars remained protected.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Its fruit, however, has a slightly sweeter and milder taste but can still be easily peeled.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Third, purchase raw shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, stereo equipment goes unnoticed as merchandise gets piled on top, so keep your eyes peeled for a true gem.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Trousers peeled away to reveal that top block of jeans; a pencil skirt was spliced to create a peplum silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Keep your eyes peeled for exciting invitations.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Much of this structure was hidden for decades beneath apartment blocks, but in the past 10 years, excavations have peeled back the layers.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
So, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for the coat (and sweater, and pants, and mittens) that everyone's coveting this winter.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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The Chinese delayed their retaliation for a while and then, very cunningly, took disproportionate revenge on Canada, recognizing Canada as the weaker link, who got less from the tariffs and were more exposed.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many people may feel more exposed, vulnerable, or emotionally raw, precisely because an essential need needs to be recognized.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not only is the white barked tree beautiful, but the sound of the wind rushing through the leaves embodies peace.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Punches were thrown from both teams after the goal, and the coaches from both benches barked at each other.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Several uncovered food items were found inside all the refrigerators.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inside, organizers enacted extreme heat protocols, forcing closure of the retractable roofs over the main arenas and postponement of matches on the uncovered outer courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There was a metal cot, a coal-burning stove and a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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After the blooms on your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have shriveled and fallen off the plant, you're left with a long, bare green stem (technically called a spike).—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Officers smashed open their window with a weapon before pulling them out and restraining them.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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One-touch pass in the neutral zone gave her open ice, nothing to slow down a snipe.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our mission to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to house the homeless, to teach the illiterate, to provide jobs for the jobless, and to choose the human race over the nuclear race.—
Cheryl Corley,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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The next iteration of the naked dress trend is officially all about putting a skimpy twist on knitwear.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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