as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.
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Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2025
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The long-running case has peeled back the origins of Pitt and Jolie’s divorce and hostility between the former couple.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
And as the little Argentinian peeled away towards his jubilant team-mates, smile painted across his face, another had fallen at his magical feet.
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Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In addition, Target has previously held promotions that give a year of Target Circle 360 to existing Target Circle members — so keep your eyes peeled.
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Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Once night falls, keep your eyes peeled for illusive ghost crabs.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Post-Uni, my makeup exploration expanded, and my eyes were peeled for the many setting spray launches that emerged.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Asked what’s led to her recent hot streak, Cunningham peeled back the curtain in her typical tongue-in-cheek fashion.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The ceremony also marks the contribution of the generations of artisans whose work is at last fully visible as the final cranes and scaffolding are peeled from the basilica’s exterior.
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Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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.
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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
After the pressure was released through the crack, emergency crews peeled back the tank’s external wall and insulation to pump water inside to cool it down.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The long-running case has peeled back the origins of Pitt and Jolie’s divorce and hostility between the former couple.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
And as the little Argentinian peeled away towards his jubilant team-mates, smile painted across his face, another had fallen at his magical feet.
—
Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In addition, Target has previously held promotions that give a year of Target Circle 360 to existing Target Circle members — so keep your eyes peeled.
—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Once night falls, keep your eyes peeled for illusive ghost crabs.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Post-Uni, my makeup exploration expanded, and my eyes were peeled for the many setting spray launches that emerged.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Asked what’s led to her recent hot streak, Cunningham peeled back the curtain in her typical tongue-in-cheek fashion.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The ceremony also marks the contribution of the generations of artisans whose work is at last fully visible as the final cranes and scaffolding are peeled from the basilica’s exterior.
—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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Some of the industry's fastest-growing markets are also the most exposed, the study found.
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The jobs generations of students were steered toward are among the most exposed.
Verb
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So Max Muncy, Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas took their typical spots in the Los Angeles Dodgers infield and barked out situations ahead of the team’s 50th win of the season.
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The department said the dog then emerged from the apartment, barked and charged toward an officer.
Adjective
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How To Keep It Cleaner Longer While synthetic wicker furniture is built to take the elements, wicker pieces woven from natural materials are porous and are not meant to be left out in uncovered areas.
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So will many of you seated in uncovered sections.
Adjective
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Residents also joined the search, using shovels and their bare hands to remove rubble in an effort to reach children trapped beneath the debris.
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So, again, be aware of an unlocked RCR 80V’s capabilities when handing the key fob over to a rider, and always gear up with a helmet, sturdy shoes, and no bare skin showing while riding.
Adjective
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The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.
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Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
Adjective
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The North America Nebula is too faint to see with the naked eye.
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Eadweard Muybridge, among the first to put pictures in motion, knew by instinct that many of those pictures should contain naked people.
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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