Thesaurus results for SHUCKING

shucking

verb

Definition of shucking next

present participle of shuck

as in peeling

to remove the natural covering of shucking peas

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Recent Examples of shucking Mike Dicus is an oyster expert; he's been shucking them for 35 years. —

Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026 Allen started shucking at age 12, and quickly fell in love with the oyster bar environment - its people, pace, and sense of place. —

Rai Mincey, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Mike Tomlin has no interest in shucking the weight of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent playoff failures onto the shoulders of his players heading into Monday night's opening-round visit by Houston. —

CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026 Picking figs and shucking sweet corn. —

Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shucking

peeling

Verb

The Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream includes vitamin E to prevent peeling, provitamin B to reduce brittleness, and retinol to stimulate collagen production.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also claims Vertix’s poor work resulted in broken sump pumps, areas of water leakage, a falling pipe, exposed metal ties, peeling paint, faulty caulking, rust, and salt water leaching from the habitat’s upper pool into the moat, among others.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026