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peeled

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verb

past tense of peel
as in barked
to remove the natural covering of she peels apples with lightning speed

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Recent Examples of peeled
Verb
Moscow struggled for several months to dislodge Kyiv from the area, although a fresh push in recent weeks has peeled back Ukraine's grip toward the border. Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025 Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025 Take your friends and keep your eyes peeled for one of the many celebs who are sure to stop by — Timmy C! Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025 Conversations, contracts and other mercurial themes highlighted during this time could be coming back around for a second look, so keep your eyes peeled. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Keep your eyes peeled for these new treats in stores next month. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025 Keep your eyes peeled because wildflowers can bloom just along North Texas highways. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025 Catch a Game Sports fanatics visiting Baltimore will want to keep their eyes peeled for Ravens or Orioles tickets. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 The roof of a former factory in the process of being converted into a self-storage facility in Steger was peeled away during the storm, Steger Fire Chief Michael Long said. Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
  • The president’s embrace of Moscow and corresponding pivot away from Europe is pushing the continent to become more independent and leaving its people far more exposed.
    DMYTRO KULEBA, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
  • The ensemble featured a strapless, sculpted black corset top with an exposed zipper.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • But the third realm, the uncovered world of technology, is rising.
    Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • One pitch later, Savannah Pola dropped down a bunt and, spotting an uncovered second base, the speedy second baseman turned it into a heads-up double.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Name: Itea virginica Size: 2-6 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide Zones: 5-9 19 of 20 Winterberry A slow-growing, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub, winterberry is a show-stopper in winter when female plants produce an abundance of showy berries on their bare branches.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
  • At Keep Memory Alive’s The Power of Love Gala in February, the author told PEOPLE that the rest of her children were all buzzing about seeing their sibling bare it all on screen.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • The question now is how long the window stays open.
    Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
  • Be open to collaborations and mutual support this month—trading skills, services, or offerings would be a great way to build trust within your community.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • There’s no exact count of how many people fit inside Sahara, but to the naked eye, there appears to be roughly 20,000 people here to see him, with the crowd spilling out of the tent and extending up the adjacent hillside viewing area.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 28 May 2025
  • As always, readers are encouraged to never look directly at the sun with the naked eye, standard sunglasses, or with binoculars/a telescope, as doing so can permanently damage your vision.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025

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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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