as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
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
Hundreds of volunteers combed fields and streets, posting fliers and canvassing neighborhoods, their eyes peeled for any sign of the small blonde girl.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Most of its buildings date back to the 1840s, so keep your eyes peeled for architectural gems.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
My recommendation for homebuyers is to keep your eyes peeled now.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
After an animal crosses the road, keep your eyes peeled for others who are likely to be following.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
Once your squash has been peeled and/or cut, that's when refrigeration is necessary.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Wildlife can often be found around the trail so keep your eyes peeled.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Hundreds of volunteers combed fields and streets, posting fliers and canvassing neighborhoods, their eyes peeled for any sign of the small blonde girl.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Most of its buildings date back to the 1840s, so keep your eyes peeled for architectural gems.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
My recommendation for homebuyers is to keep your eyes peeled now.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
After an animal crosses the road, keep your eyes peeled for others who are likely to be following.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
Once your squash has been peeled and/or cut, that's when refrigeration is necessary.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Wildlife can often be found around the trail so keep your eyes peeled.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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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
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Dolphins, being long-lived and highly exposed, can serve as nature's early warning system.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
14 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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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
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The victims were shot in an uncovered sallyport at the facility, officials said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Markle’s commitment to bare feet comes with bigger health benefits.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Walls on the first floor of the Capitol are bare as portraits of Tennessee governors usually displayed outside the Governor’s Office and Old Supreme Court Chambers have been taken down to prevent them from being damaged.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The emperor was naked, a fool who’d been had.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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