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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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)
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
As soon as the snow melts—even if there’s still a little lingering on the ground—you’ll spot locals peeling off layers and heading outdoors en masse.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Gruesome footage showed skin peeling off Sean's legs.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
There will be multiple tranches of insider stock peeling off as part of the novel way the deal is structured.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Guest star Morello joins the already capable Nils Lofgren, Little Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen in peeling off multiple solos during the night.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology explored this wild idea while thinking about ways to prevent layers of wood veneers from peeling off each other when they were forced apart with regular use.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
The investigator noted skin was peeling off her face.
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Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
But paint has also been seen peeling off the bottom (that's unusual).
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
As soon as the snow melts—even if there’s still a little lingering on the ground—you’ll spot locals peeling off layers and heading outdoors en masse.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Gruesome footage showed skin peeling off Sean's legs.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
There will be multiple tranches of insider stock peeling off as part of the novel way the deal is structured.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Guest star Morello joins the already capable Nils Lofgren, Little Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen in peeling off multiple solos during the night.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology explored this wild idea while thinking about ways to prevent layers of wood veneers from peeling off each other when they were forced apart with regular use.
—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
The investigator noted skin was peeling off her face.
—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeling (off)
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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But be careful about putting off work for too long.
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While delaying care may seem like a practical way to manage vet costs in the short term, putting off treatment can sometimes create larger financial and medical challenges in the future.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
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Her car was found with its engine still running along the Blue Route off-ramp to Route 1.
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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.
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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.
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That meant three rounds of interviews, three onboarding cycles and three rounds of institutional knowledge walking out the door.
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Ten minutes later, the outgoing England captain was walking out with Ben Duckett after promoting himself to open the batting in the chase.
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“Peeling (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeling%20%28off%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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