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Recent Examples of peels
Low tides offer a look as the ocean peels back to give people a glimpse at the critters and plant life usually underwater.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Though the show peels back a layer or two in every episode, Barrera’s character remains a bit of a cipher.
—Sofía Tafich, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Euphoria star Sweeney then pulls out her smartphone and peels back the case to reveal a Polaroid photo of the pair hidden inside.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
As Joe’s own, criminal role in the aircraft order comes home to roost, Cranston brilliantly peels away the layers of his character.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
Through the voices of those who loved him and those who feared him, Breslin peels back the composure that masked Gambino’s ruthlessness, revealing how this outsider rose to redefine power, loyalty and the American dream.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
With his thumb, Emil peels a mandarin from his pocket and eats it in two bites.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Though the show peels back a layer or two in every episode, Barrera’s character remains a bit of a cipher.
—Sofía Tafich, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Euphoria star Sweeney then pulls out her smartphone and peels back the case to reveal a Polaroid photo of the pair hidden inside.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
As Joe’s own, criminal role in the aircraft order comes home to roost, Cranston brilliantly peels away the layers of his character.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
Through the voices of those who loved him and those who feared him, Breslin peels back the composure that masked Gambino’s ruthlessness, revealing how this outsider rose to redefine power, loyalty and the American dream.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
With his thumb, Emil peels a mandarin from his pocket and eats it in two bites.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peels
Verb
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Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Peels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peels. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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