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)
Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Over time, the mask dissolves from a white gel into a clear film, which peels off with ease to reveal bouncy, dewy skin underneath.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Honest questions about food safety, illustrated Citing the cucumber recall, Schaffner says people may wonder about peeling off the wax coating.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Unwrap the beets and peel off the skins with a towel once cooled.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Instead of peeling off wool sweaters and parkas, take a note from Holmes’ street style with this neutral blazer.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Over time, the mask dissolves from a white gel into a clear film, which peels off with ease to reveal bouncy, dewy skin underneath.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Honest questions about food safety, illustrated Citing the cucumber recall, Schaffner says people may wonder about peeling off the wax coating.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Unwrap the beets and peel off the skins with a towel once cooled.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Peel (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel%20%28off%29. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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