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

Infectious disease experts continue to recommend eating produce, especially items that can be peeled, and advise taking extra care with foods that are commonly eaten raw or difficult to wash thoroughly. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Dirt and bacteria on the skin can transfer to the flesh when the tomato is cut or peeled. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

At a sixth spot The Post identified, the dark blue Pipeliner 5000 had peeled back to reveal the light blue Rhino 406 primer. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

But, cucumbers seem to be a safer option than lettuce for now, both since they can be peeled and haven't been linked to past outbreaks. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Once the players peeled themselves off the grass after the final whistle, Mauricio Pochettino rounded up the team on the field for one more speech, imploring the group to continue believing in the future. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Fruits and vegetables that are cut, peeled, or cooked should be refrigerated as soon as possible, within two hours, according to the CDC. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026

During his winter drives up Interstate 80 toward Lake Tahoe, Sean Bigley keeps his eyes peeled. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Four minutes up the road, keep your eyes peeled for the turnoff to Clay Cliffs Natural Area. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)