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Recent Examples of peel
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and peel them once they are cooled.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The roof of a former factory in the process of being converted into a self-storage facility in Steger was peeled away during the storm, Steger Fire Chief Michael Long said.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to agree to a rapid peace with Russia, and the Kremlin's troops peel back Kyiv's gains, Kursk represents the shrinking leverage Ukraine has over its vast neighbor.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
But few people peel back the layers to see the city beyond its brilliant azaleas and pristine course.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The roof of a former factory in the process of being converted into a self-storage facility in Steger was peeled away during the storm, Steger Fire Chief Michael Long said.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to agree to a rapid peace with Russia, and the Kremlin's troops peel back Kyiv's gains, Kursk represents the shrinking leverage Ukraine has over its vast neighbor.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
But few people peel back the layers to see the city beyond its brilliant azaleas and pristine course.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peel
Verb
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Collins recommended limiting loud noises from music or TV and keeping your cat away from any barking dogs.—
Marina Pitofsky,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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She is seen barking as the humpback whale turns its head toward her, then briefly comes to the surface for air.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed 2 tsp.—
Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2023
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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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There are many ways to skin this particular cat, mind you.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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But in our solar system, there’s more than one way to skin a planet.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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