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Recent Examples of peeling
Video posted on social media showed Hurricane Melissa’s winds peeling the roof off one hospital building near the eye wall and sending it flying.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
When preparing turnips, start by peeling the skin, cutting off the base root, and removing the celery-like stalks and broad leaves, if still attached.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Without proper preparation, even premium paint will cling to flaws, creating splotches, streaks, or peeling within weeks.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
When preparing turnips, start by peeling the skin, cutting off the base root, and removing the celery-like stalks and broad leaves, if still attached.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Without proper preparation, even premium paint will cling to flaws, creating splotches, streaks, or peeling within weeks.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeling
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Similarly, in central Gifu prefecture, the government is experimenting with drones that play the sound of dogs barking and fireworks, in a bid to scare bears away.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Redirect their attention If your dog is anxious and barking in a panic, your first step is to remove them from the trigger.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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According to the team, the research emphasizes the value of combining CFD modeling with small-scale field testing, especially when scaling up to large alpine PV plants.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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This is a continuation of the company’s retail expansions — before launching its direct-to-consumer website earlier this year, the platform built up partnerships with Jared, Selfridges, and Dubai’s Duty Free, scaling to more than 100 wholesale doors.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Matthews is stripping pucks with authority and regularity.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Peeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeling. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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