shelled

Definition of shellednext
past tense of shell
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as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of shelling peanuts

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Recent Examples of shelled After roasting, shelled pumpkin seeds will last one to two weeks at room temperature or up to one month in the refrigerator, notes Johnson. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available. Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 The Yankees also sent righty starting pitcher Luis Gil to Triple A on Sunday after the Astros shelled him for six runs in four innings. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Peas Fresh peas, whether snow, snap, or shelled, hit the market around mid-April. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shelled
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  • After the pressure was released through the crack, emergency crews peeled back the tank’s external wall and insulation to pump water inside to cool it down.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • The long-running case has peeled back the origins of Pitt and Jolie’s divorce and hostility between the former couple.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026
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  • Helldivers 2 was bombed with hundreds of thousands of negative reviews, and Sony reversed the policy within days.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • After easing through the first three innings, Bryan Reynolds hit a double off the top of the left field fence and Valdez bombed one to left to cut the Phillies' lead to 5-2.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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“Shelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelled. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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