as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
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as in exits
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 peels (off)
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026
For people managing diabetes or tracking metabolic health, a CGM that peels off in the shower, slides loose during a workout or catches on a doorframe means lost data, gaps in glucose readings and an expensive replacement.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Manucurist even has its own safe gel polish that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals and peels off easily without acetone.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The liquid applies in a dark hue, dries down within a few minutes, and peels off to reveal a smudge-proof liner that truly lasts all day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Its unique liquid-to-tint formula goes on blue, then peels off after one minute to reveal one of 18 long-lasting pink, peach, or mauve shades that stay put all day long (yes, really).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Universal opted to spend several scenes with the paranormal investigator whose face peels off in the bathroom mirror — a minor character in the story with a high gore factor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
At a junction where a dirt road peels off the highway near the mining town of Hitsats, in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a young man named Filimon Guesh pushed his way to the front of a crowd of protesters.
—Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026
For people managing diabetes or tracking metabolic health, a CGM that peels off in the shower, slides loose during a workout or catches on a doorframe means lost data, gaps in glucose readings and an expensive replacement.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Manucurist even has its own safe gel polish that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals and peels off easily without acetone.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The liquid applies in a dark hue, dries down within a few minutes, and peels off to reveal a smudge-proof liner that truly lasts all day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Its unique liquid-to-tint formula goes on blue, then peels off after one minute to reveal one of 18 long-lasting pink, peach, or mauve shades that stay put all day long (yes, really).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Universal opted to spend several scenes with the paranormal investigator whose face peels off in the bathroom mirror — a minor character in the story with a high gore factor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peels (off)
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Grounds crew removes water from the field after severe thunderstorms came through the Chicago area before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The two-seat rear bench removes, clearing full-length aisle space for bicycles, kayaks, skis and other long gear while opening more free living space at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Maikel Garcia exits game The Royals were hit with another injury when Garcia was removed with a sore left hand in the sixth inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Memorabilia triggers nostalgia for most people, especially as our experiences of live sporting events are increasingly bound by entrances or exits through gift shops.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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His Bear shrugs off advice from friends and co-workers Ian (Cooper Tomlinson) and Sara (Megan Lawless) who notice that Nikki seems to get more unhinged by the minute.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Singh shrugs off the need for external validation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Al Weaver, a frequent British television actor, plays Leonard Finch, a curate who moves to Grantchester to assist James Norton’s vicar character Sidney Chambers.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Public ferries depart from Calata Porta di Massa and take between one hour and one hour, 20 minutes, while the faster hydrofoil service departs from the nearby Molo Beverello pier and takes under an hour.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping greets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as Xi Jinping departs following his state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 10, 2026.—
Anna Coren,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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How deep that review goes, experts said, will largely depend on what investigators find on the ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Trump walks out of interview Trump cut the interview short after the topic turned to California's slow counting of ballots in last week's primary elections, which has delayed final results in the state's governor race and Los Angeles mayoral election, among other contests.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The woman stands and walks out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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And the referee, who gets it together in time to brandish a yellow card.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Peels (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peels%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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