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Recent Examples of shucking
Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shucking
peeling
Verb
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Moore is certainly not the sort of striker who only comes alive when within shooting range, with a high share of his touches being just beyond the halfway line, often when peeling away from his marker to try and find space.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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When peeling poblanos, don’t worry if some skin clings; as long as most is removed, the peppers will be tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Shucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucking. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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