Synonyms of peeling

peeling

verb

present participle of peel

as in barking

to remove the natural covering of

she peels apples with lightning speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barking
• husking
• scaling
• stripping
• exposing
• shelling
• shucking
• skinning
• baring
• hulling
• flaying
• paring
• denuding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peeling

Surface of bottom shelf of the preparation tables near the fryers and grill are peeling creating a surface that is not smooth nor easily cleanable. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

This season, there’s a lot of visual references to unmasking and peeling back the layers of the face Chad put on in Season 1. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

These washable fabric patches can be applied by peeling and sticking to instantly cover stains and personalize clothing, no sewing or ironing needed. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

To make peeling easier, pierce the skin several times with a fork and microwave the squash for one minute to soften the peel. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The walls in the dining room are intentionally painted to appear like the saffron ochre has been peeling for far longer than its year in existence. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The most significant damage attributed to the flawed renovation was peeling along the pool’s interior expansion joints. — Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

The State Russian Museum revealed that the museum’s specialists repaired areas of peeling, applying primer and paint across the entire surface of the canvas and completed the restoration with a varnish coating. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

So when a tree starts peeling or shedding bark, our first instinct is to think that the tree is in serious trouble. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026