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
Verb
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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Yes, but: There are ways to remain exposed, if somewhat more indirectly.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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By placing the host in an exposed, elevated position, the fungus maximizes its chances of dispersing spores effectively.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the teams playing 4-on-4, an uncovered Hanley took a pass from Jonathan Huberdeau and beat Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev low to the blocker side for his first goal of the season, breaking a 2-2 tie.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Among the uncovered fossils were megaraptorids and carcharodontosaurs.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But learning how to properly feed your baby is the absolute bare minimum.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seven vital missile batteries The two SAMP/Ts and six Patriots the Ukrainian air force currently operates should, in theory, provide slightly more than the bare minimum of long-range air-defense coverage of the biggest Ukrainian cities.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles The competition for the award was open to students from the Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo Mode Gakuen and ESMOD Tokyo.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Supporting Arm was no longer an afterthought — it was given the same priority as x86 in the Linux and open source communities.—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But when women are naked, Margaret Qualley as well, in The Substance, nobody would dream of talking to her about her genitalia or her nipples or any of those things.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the yard the stone statues of two naked cherubs hug, an orange tree is laden with fruit and the flame red hibiscus and poinsettia are in full bloom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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