as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Take your friends and keep your eyes peeled for one of the many celebs who are sure to stop by — Timmy C!
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Conversations, contracts and other mercurial themes highlighted during this time could be coming back around for a second look, so keep your eyes peeled.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled for these new treats in stores next month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled because wildflowers can bloom just along North Texas highways.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Catch a Game Sports fanatics visiting Baltimore will want to keep their eyes peeled for Ravens or Orioles tickets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The roof of a former factory in the process of being converted into a self-storage facility in Steger was peeled away during the storm, Steger Fire Chief Michael Long said.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Moscow struggled for several months to dislodge Kyiv from the area, although a fresh push in recent weeks has peeled back Ukraine's grip toward the border.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Take your friends and keep your eyes peeled for one of the many celebs who are sure to stop by — Timmy C!
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Conversations, contracts and other mercurial themes highlighted during this time could be coming back around for a second look, so keep your eyes peeled.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled for these new treats in stores next month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled because wildflowers can bloom just along North Texas highways.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Catch a Game Sports fanatics visiting Baltimore will want to keep their eyes peeled for Ravens or Orioles tickets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The roof of a former factory in the process of being converted into a self-storage facility in Steger was peeled away during the storm, Steger Fire Chief Michael Long said.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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Enjoy 360-degree airflow that gently surrounds your neck — no exposed blades, just cool comfort from every angle.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In exposed areas, the plants may need some staking.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In return, taxpayers received a 90% conviction rate, over 2,600 investigations initiated, more than $1.2 billion in asset seizures, $1.7 billion in restitution, and $9 billion in uncovered fraud.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Marlena called the state hotline instead, after seeing her infant nephew left playing alone with a cup of water and an uncovered outlet.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This comes after Williams put handcuffs around her son's wrists and ankles while punishing him for refusing to pick up dog waste in the yard with his bare hands, according to a copy of the mother's indictment.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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One sleeve covers your arm, while the other arm is bare, giving you the chance to show off your shoulders and stay cool, just a tiny bit out of your comfort zone.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Finn Dahmen, Augsburg Farke has been open to recruiting from his homeland in the past and, generally, English clubs can find better value for money in Germany.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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That's because right now, companies have an economic incentive to keep wells open as long as possible, even if they aren't being used.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout summer 2025, Gomez has been at the forefront of this year's most minimalist nail trends—from simple purple pastels to nearly naked glass manicures—but that hasn't always been her preference.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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The real Centre Court felt naked on Monday without those men and women marching to their official postings.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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