shucked

verb

past tense of shuck
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of shucking peas

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Recent Examples of shucked As fishermen brought in the fresh bivalves, his team shucked them and sent the meat on for eating in the Northeast. — Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 On the cruise, visitors will head out on the tiki boats where cocktails will be served and oysters will be shucked on deck. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
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peeled
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  • Keep your eyes peeled at your next flea market or antique shop—vintage magazine racks are surprisingly plentiful.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Madjo initially peeled onto Marquinhos, captain for Brazil and PSG, from Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot’s first long kick.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Shucked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucked. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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