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Recent Examples of peeling
If the wood is too rough or has existing stain, paint, or sealer that is peeling, then light sanding may be required.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
While the basket’s outer material looks like wicker, it’s actually made of polypropylene resin, known for its durability, low maintenance, and UV- and water-resistant properties that prevent rusting, peeling, and fading.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
If your makeup starts balling up or peeling over sunscreen, product compatibility may be the culprit.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Overgrown shrubs, weeds, patchy grass, peeling paint, or dirty walkways can all make a front yard feel neglected.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Once ceramic-coated cookware develops scratches, peeling, rough spots or flaking, it should be replaced.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The $1,000 question Brace yourselves for peeling a lot of stickers.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Allow to cool before peeling and cutting into 5mm-thick slices.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
Sepsis had left his skin peeling and his body blackened, including parts of his fingers, ears, lips and lower legs.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
While the basket’s outer material looks like wicker, it’s actually made of polypropylene resin, known for its durability, low maintenance, and UV- and water-resistant properties that prevent rusting, peeling, and fading.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
If your makeup starts balling up or peeling over sunscreen, product compatibility may be the culprit.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Overgrown shrubs, weeds, patchy grass, peeling paint, or dirty walkways can all make a front yard feel neglected.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Once ceramic-coated cookware develops scratches, peeling, rough spots or flaking, it should be replaced.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The $1,000 question Brace yourselves for peeling a lot of stickers.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Allow to cool before peeling and cutting into 5mm-thick slices.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
Sepsis had left his skin peeling and his body blackened, including parts of his fingers, ears, lips and lower legs.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeling
Verb
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Interesting that the aficionados of barking at people to do as they’re told don’t respond well to being subjected to the same treatment.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Sometimes, a barking dog may deter a bear.—
Eva Flowe
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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There’s value in the ethos, and the Hurricanes’ status — one win from the Stanley Cup Final, one win from scaling the hill that comes before the mountain — is proof of its efficacy.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Soon, the cold winds of winter began to blow, stripping the trees bare.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Framing a layoff as a matter of adjusting resources—versus stripping a person of their livelihood—can make that tough call easier to stomach.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Peeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeling. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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