as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host
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Recent Examples of peel (off)
Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
One steps over to a sink and peels off a medical glove.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Disposable bags can usually be peeled off and thrown away.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
While everyone has a good time dancing and posing at the photo station, Grant peels off for one-on-one conversations with a few of the women.
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Monahan, who has been out since suffering a wrist injury on Jan. 7, was peeling off his gear following his latest solo skate.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
One steps over to a sink and peels off a medical glove.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Disposable bags can usually be peeled off and thrown away.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
While everyone has a good time dancing and posing at the photo station, Grant peels off for one-on-one conversations with a few of the women.
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Peel (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel%20%28off%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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