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

Thus, attention that might have been devoted to local coping mechanisms or new business opportunities was peeled away and newly affixed to the Prime Minister and his stalwart scientific advisors. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Additionally, the outer layer of the produce, especially if cut or bruised, should be peeled away immediately. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

North America is actually expected to get this model, so interested parties should keep their eyes peeled. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 22 July 2026

Iowa Democrats, for example, peeled the names of Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson off of their annual party dinner in 2015, citing their slave ownership and leadership during times of government seizure of Native American land. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

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

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)