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verb (1)

Definition of peeling (off)next
present participle of peel (off)
as in removing
to rid oneself of (a garment) peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod

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peeling off

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verb (2)

present participle of peel off
as in exiting
to leave a place often for another it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host

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Recent Examples of peeling (off)
Verb
But, within weeks of the project originally reaching completion last month, the water was beset by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 But within weeks of the project originally reaching completion last month, the water was beset by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The pool’s new blue paint appeared to be peeling off shortly after renovations as an algae bloom tainted the water green. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 July 2026 But after the site was restored, the water was plagued by an algae bloom for more than a week, and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 5 July 2026 That much was underlined this evening by the sight of the No 17 peeling off the back of Tunisia defender Ellyes Skhiri’s jersey — the legacy of a struggle with Brobbey in the first half. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 29 June 2026 But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Since then, the pool has been plagued with issues, including green algae discoloring large portions of the water and paint peeling off and rising to the pool's surface. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 24 June 2026 The costs ballooned, there’s a massive algae bloom, the new paint is peeling off, and dead ducks were found this weekend in and near the water. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeling (off)
  1. removing
  2. exiting
  3. putting off
  4. departing
  5. moving
  6. running along
  7. pulling out
  8. walking out
Verb
  • The damage uncovered Contractors discovered the extent of the deterioration in January after removing tile and black mastic from Aviator’s kitchen floor.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The second, the critic, checks whether the scene looks realistic and suggests improvements, such as removing objects that do not belong in a particular room.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of removing
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  • Lawtey starred in the first three seasons of BBC and HBO banking drama Industry, before exiting before this year’s fourth run.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • News of the second season release date comes not long after it was reported that series star Tom Hardy will return Season 3 after a previous fallout with the show’s producers led to him briefly exiting the series.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of exiting
Verb
  • However, the company hasn't offered a timeline for a public market debut and is reportedly putting off those plans until at least next year.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • For anyone who has been putting off a checkup, over the counter hearing aids have made treatment easier to access than ever, which turns this into one of the simplest risk factors on the list to actually address.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of putting off
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  • In a surprising twist, Harper has selected Los Angeles Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel to throw to him, departing from his previous choice of his father.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Apple alleged that OpenAI coached departing Apple employees in how to evade security processes when leaving the iPhone maker, and that Chang Liu, a former employee who joined OpenAI, stole an Apple laptop.
    — Kif Leswing,MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of departing
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  • Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Definition of moving
Verb
  • There was a point that night, still being replayed on social media even now, where Connors was running along the back wall, throwing up lobs as the noise in the place kept building with each one.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Definition of running along
Verb
  • Kramer agreed, crediting facility partners at Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current, the University of Kansas and the $20-million Swope Soccer Village for pulling out the stops to attract the world’s best teams.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Definition of pulling out
Verb
  • Zaayer walked through the front door and shot Shawna in the face before walking out back and shooting David in the chest.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Comedian Chris Rock was photographed inside a black SUV, while actor Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein were pictured walking out.
    — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of walking out

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