peel

as in to bark
to remove the natural covering of she peels apples with lightning speed

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Recent Examples of peel The stickers come in various shapes and sizes and are easy to peel and press onto each board to create engaging designs and patterns. Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025 Bacteria on the outside of unwashed produce can transfer to the edible parts when peeled or sliced. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 Throughout the interior of the villa, guests can expect minimalist design with thoughtful historic touches — keep your eyes peeled for original details like wood floors, exposed beams, and doors. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025 The report also called for repairs of peeling and cracking floor surface coating, which prevents them from being cleaned properly. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for peel 
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  • Jover sharply stepped out from the bench and in front of Mikel Arteta to bark orders.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Not for Your Health Barilla (1993) A cheeky, goofy-as-hell pasta ad in which Gérard Depardieu cooks pasta for a girl who fell off her scooter, causing an elderly couple to eerily applaud and a Toto-looking dog to bark its approval.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed 2 tsp.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, for example, lets guests husk coconuts, take ukulele and hula lessons, and rent GoPro cameras as part of its $50 daily resort fee.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 8 Apr. 2023
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  • This Korean sunscreen essential soothes acne and excess sebum using niacinamide and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The massage cup, combined with the oils, boosts lymphatic flow, firms skin, and encourages lipolysis for a smoother, more toned appearance.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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