as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
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as in exits
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 peels (off)
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Manucurist even has its own safe gel polish that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals and peels off easily without acetone.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The liquid applies in a dark hue, dries down within a few minutes, and peels off to reveal a smudge-proof liner that truly lasts all day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Its unique liquid-to-tint formula goes on blue, then peels off after one minute to reveal one of 18 long-lasting pink, peach, or mauve shades that stay put all day long (yes, really).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Universal opted to spend several scenes with the paranormal investigator whose face peels off in the bathroom mirror — a minor character in the story with a high gore factor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
For people managing diabetes or tracking metabolic health, a CGM that peels off in the shower, slides loose during a workout or catches on a doorframe means lost data, gaps in glucose readings and an expensive replacement.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Manucurist even has its own safe gel polish that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals and peels off easily without acetone.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The liquid applies in a dark hue, dries down within a few minutes, and peels off to reveal a smudge-proof liner that truly lasts all day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Its unique liquid-to-tint formula goes on blue, then peels off after one minute to reveal one of 18 long-lasting pink, peach, or mauve shades that stay put all day long (yes, really).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Universal opted to spend several scenes with the paranormal investigator whose face peels off in the bathroom mirror — a minor character in the story with a high gore factor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peels (off)
Verb
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Grounds crew removes water from the field after severe thunderstorms came through the Chicago area before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The two-seat rear bench removes, clearing full-length aisle space for bicycles, kayaks, skis and other long gear while opening more free living space at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The video ends after the man with the knife exits the train and sits on a bench on a platform.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The Swiss, meanwhile, are still trying to push beyond a familiar ceiling after a string of World Cup exits in the last 16 or earlier.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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His Bear shrugs off advice from friends and co-workers Ian (Cooper Tomlinson) and Sara (Megan Lawless) who notice that Nikki seems to get more unhinged by the minute.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Singh shrugs off the need for external validation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As the aircraft moves backward, the pilot starts each of the primary engines and brings them up to a stable idle.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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Printed circuit boards are the nervous system of every modern device, and when board costs spike, the pain moves fast through phones, laptops, wearables, gaming consoles, routers, and AI servers.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh departs from the East Room of the White House after a swearing-in ceremony, May 22, 2026.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The system then recommends a bus departure time to ensure travelers arrive at the BOS terminal at least 45 minutes before their flight departs.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The store is 8,000 square feet with plenty of options to choose from as far as merch goes, including jerseys, Funko Pops, soccer balls and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Trump walks out of interview Trump cut the interview short after the topic turned to California's slow counting of ballots in last week's primary elections, which has delayed final results in the state's governor race and Los Angeles mayoral election, among other contests.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The woman stands and walks out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kenny gets into two different arguments about this word.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Hugh Laurie gets diagnosis wrong again.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Peels (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peels%20%28off%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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