shucked

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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  • The ceremony also marks the contribution of the generations of artisans whose work is at last fully visible as the final cranes and scaffolding are peeled from the basilica’s exterior.
    Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 10 June 2026
  • Investors will keep their eyes peeled for the exact financial details, which have so far eluded scrutiny.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

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“Shucked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucked. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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