as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Keep your eyes peeled for exciting invitations.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Much of this structure was hidden for decades beneath apartment blocks, but in the past 10 years, excavations have peeled back the layers.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
So, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for the coat (and sweater, and pants, and mittens) that everyone's coveting this winter.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Add 1 pear, peeled, halved, cored, cut sides down, and cover pan.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Daniel Gafford gingerly peeled back the multiple layers of tape from his right foot and ankle that, once again, were not enough to prevent a painful and scary occurrence.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
One by one, Robbins and his team peeled away from their redoubt behind the Interceptor and cleared the pickups and the Wagoneers.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
The walk-in wall is deteriorated and peeled.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Trousers peeled away to reveal that top block of jeans; a pencil skirt was spliced to create a peplum silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Keep your eyes peeled for exciting invitations.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Much of this structure was hidden for decades beneath apartment blocks, but in the past 10 years, excavations have peeled back the layers.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
So, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for the coat (and sweater, and pants, and mittens) that everyone's coveting this winter.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Add 1 pear, peeled, halved, cored, cut sides down, and cover pan.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Daniel Gafford gingerly peeled back the multiple layers of tape from his right foot and ankle that, once again, were not enough to prevent a painful and scary occurrence.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
One by one, Robbins and his team peeled away from their redoubt behind the Interceptor and cleared the pickups and the Wagoneers.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
The walk-in wall is deteriorated and peeled.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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The Chinese delayed their retaliation for a while and then, very cunningly, took disproportionate revenge on Canada, recognizing Canada as the weaker link, who got less from the tariffs and were more exposed.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many people may feel more exposed, vulnerable, or emotionally raw, precisely because an essential need needs to be recognized.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not only is the white barked tree beautiful, but the sound of the wind rushing through the leaves embodies peace.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Punches were thrown from both teams after the goal, and the coaches from both benches barked at each other.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Several uncovered food items were found inside all the refrigerators.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inside, organizers enacted extreme heat protocols, forcing closure of the retractable roofs over the main arenas and postponement of matches on the uncovered outer courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There was a metal cot, a coal-burning stove and a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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After the blooms on your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have shriveled and fallen off the plant, you're left with a long, bare green stem (technically called a spike).—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But Benito — along with all Angelenos — has an open invitation to try them at Fuegos LA.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The model posed in her own 2026 version of Carrie Bradshaw’s naked dress, which featured the same scoop neckline, thigh-grazing length, and minimalist spaghetti straps that the Sex and the City heroine memorably wore for her first date with Big.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her body wasn’t found for more than two weeks when fishermen discovered a naked woman in the river 4 miles downstream from where she was last seen.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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