as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
These ejections appeared to sweep away any and all dust particles in its way, and the mission's crewmembers will be keeping their eyes peeled in case this kind of event is caught on camera again.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
But keep your eyes peeled, your local pizza shop might soon be topping pies with tandoori chicken.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Macron arrived shortly after the Associated Press and other journalists from outside were able to reach Mayotte to provide accounts from survivors of the horror over the weekend, when winds howled above 136 mph and peeled the roofs and walls from homes that collapsed around the people inside.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Oh, and be sure to ask for a complimentary Hotel Walloon Kids Activity Kit, which keeps kids entertained by keeping their eyes peeled for objects throughout Walloon Lake Village on a special scavenger hunt that results in a prize at the end.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Place peeled and cubed squash (1-inch pieces are ideal) in a microwave-safe bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Much like last year’s The Zone of Interest, a film which almost feels like this adaptation is in conversation with, a genuine artist has peeled back the cinematic clichés that threaten to now overwhelm certain subjects and returned a horror, an urgency, and a palpable sense of life to them.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Fans should keep their eyes peeled for the Glenfinnan viaduct, the 21-arched overpass seen in the film.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Also, keep your eyes peeled for self-serve kiosks with your airline’s brand.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
These ejections appeared to sweep away any and all dust particles in its way, and the mission's crewmembers will be keeping their eyes peeled in case this kind of event is caught on camera again.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
But keep your eyes peeled, your local pizza shop might soon be topping pies with tandoori chicken.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Macron arrived shortly after the Associated Press and other journalists from outside were able to reach Mayotte to provide accounts from survivors of the horror over the weekend, when winds howled above 136 mph and peeled the roofs and walls from homes that collapsed around the people inside.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Oh, and be sure to ask for a complimentary Hotel Walloon Kids Activity Kit, which keeps kids entertained by keeping their eyes peeled for objects throughout Walloon Lake Village on a special scavenger hunt that results in a prize at the end.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Place peeled and cubed squash (1-inch pieces are ideal) in a microwave-safe bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Much like last year’s The Zone of Interest, a film which almost feels like this adaptation is in conversation with, a genuine artist has peeled back the cinematic clichés that threaten to now overwhelm certain subjects and returned a horror, an urgency, and a palpable sense of life to them.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Fans should keep their eyes peeled for the Glenfinnan viaduct, the 21-arched overpass seen in the film.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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The story sounds like something right out of a horror movie: this fungus hacks the brain of its host, driving the normally shy spiders out of their lairs and webs to an exposed surface.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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Zuckerberg has just recently emerged from his own masculinist makeover, which turned him from a pale coder to a buff and bronzed bro, and his openly suggestive glance at Sanchez’s exposed chest seemed like an appropriate capstone to Trump’s Inaugural Address.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Several reports indicate that the total of uncovered bombs now stands at 175 or more.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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But the implications are nationwide, as New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson discovered — or rather uncovered.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The bare fact was that this was simply a less effective Arsenal team.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Owners of Framework Laptops going all the way back to the original 11th-generation Intel version can also buy a bare board to drop into their existing systems; these start at $449.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the polls were still open at Village Hall Tuesday, Airhart expressed confidence in his chances of ousting Jackson.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship is open until June 20, 2025, after which the clerk of petitions will have to certify that at least 500 of its signatures are legitimate.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The smoldering lava looks gray to the naked eye, but the hot areas pop out in the thermal view.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The indictment was handed down after technicians at a national Best Buy facility in Kentucky, known as Geek Squad City, discovered what prosecutors described as a photo of a naked, prepubescent girl while fixing Rettenmaier’s broken computer and notified local FBI agents.—
Scott Schwebke,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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