shelled

Definition of shellednext
past tense of shell
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as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of shelling peanuts

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Recent Examples of shelled After roasting, shelled pumpkin seeds will last one to two weeks at room temperature or up to one month in the refrigerator, notes Johnson. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available. Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Peas Fresh peas, whether snow, snap, or shelled, hit the market around mid-April. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026 The Yankees also sent righty starting pitcher Luis Gil to Triple A on Sunday after the Astros shelled him for six runs in four innings. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shelled
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  • And as the little Argentinian peeled away towards his jubilant team-mates, smile painted across his face, another had fallen at his magical feet.
    Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • In addition, Target has previously held promotions that give a year of Target Circle 360 to existing Target Circle members — so keep your eyes peeled.
    Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 22 June 2026
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  • Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June 2025, according to a confidential IAEA report circulated to member states and seen by AP in February.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • Unfortunately, the mall was bombed three weeks ago in the early morning hours and destroyed by a missile, shuttering the business.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

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“Shelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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