as in removing
to rid oneself of (a garment)
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
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as in exiting
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 peeling (off)
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Since then, the pool has been plagued with issues, including green algae discoloring large portions of the water and paint peeling off and rising to the pool's surface.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued with algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.
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Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The costs ballooned, there’s a massive algae bloom, the new paint is peeling off, and dead ducks were found this weekend in and near the water.
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Amber Phillips,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
As soon as the snow melts—even if there’s still a little lingering on the ground—you’ll spot locals peeling off layers and heading outdoors en masse.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Gruesome footage showed skin peeling off Sean's legs.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
There will be multiple tranches of insider stock peeling off as part of the novel way the deal is structured.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Verb
That much was underlined this evening by the sight of the No 17 peeling off the back of Tunisia defender Ellyes Skhiri’s jersey — the legacy of a struggle with Brobbey in the first half.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom.
—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Since then, the pool has been plagued with issues, including green algae discoloring large portions of the water and paint peeling off and rising to the pool's surface.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued with algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.
—
Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The costs ballooned, there’s a massive algae bloom, the new paint is peeling off, and dead ducks were found this weekend in and near the water.
—
Amber Phillips,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
As soon as the snow melts—even if there’s still a little lingering on the ground—you’ll spot locals peeling off layers and heading outdoors en masse.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Gruesome footage showed skin peeling off Sean's legs.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
There will be multiple tranches of insider stock peeling off as part of the novel way the deal is structured.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeling (off)
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success.
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The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
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For anyone who has been putting off a checkup, over the counter hearing aids have made treatment easier to access than ever, which turns this into one of the simplest risk factors on the list to actually address.
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The reality is, putting off having these discussions does not do anyone any favors.
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The model, 31, was seen departing for the ceremony with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 51.
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Celebrations began Friday evening and stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd seen departing the venue.
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Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
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The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
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Her car was found with its engine still running along the Blue Route off-ramp to Route 1.
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Kramer agreed, crediting facility partners at Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current, the University of Kansas and the $20-million Swope Soccer Village for pulling out the stops to attract the world’s best teams.
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An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.
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That meant three rounds of interviews, three onboarding cycles and three rounds of institutional knowledge walking out the door.
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Ten minutes later, the outgoing England captain was walking out with Ben Duckett after promoting himself to open the batting in the chase.
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“Peeling (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeling%20%28off%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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