as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
a peeled banana
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Recent Examples of peeled
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Take your friends and keep your eyes peeled for one of the many celebs who are sure to stop by — Timmy C!
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Conversations, contracts and other mercurial themes highlighted during this time could be coming back around for a second look, so keep your eyes peeled.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled for these new treats in stores next month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled because wildflowers can bloom just along North Texas highways.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Catch a Game Sports fanatics visiting Baltimore will want to keep their eyes peeled for Ravens or Orioles tickets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 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
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Moscow struggled for several months to dislodge Kyiv from the area, although a fresh push in recent weeks has peeled back Ukraine's grip toward the border.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Take your friends and keep your eyes peeled for one of the many celebs who are sure to stop by — Timmy C!
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Conversations, contracts and other mercurial themes highlighted during this time could be coming back around for a second look, so keep your eyes peeled.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled for these new treats in stores next month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Keep your eyes peeled because wildflowers can bloom just along North Texas highways.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Catch a Game Sports fanatics visiting Baltimore will want to keep their eyes peeled for Ravens or Orioles tickets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeled
Adjective
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Even with the help of the train, rescuers hiked a mile along an exposed ridgeline above 5,000 feet, encountering high winds and freezing temperatures, to reach Wilson.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
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Iran would likely retaliate against U.S. troops stationed at exposed and vulnerable bases in Iraq and Syria.—
Reid Smith,
Foreign Affairs,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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While synthetic wicker furniture is built to take the elements, wicker pieces woven from natural materials are porous and are not meant to be left out in uncovered areas.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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In return, taxpayers received a 90% conviction rate, over 2,600 investigations initiated, more than $1.2 billion in asset seizures, $1.7 billion in restitution, and $9 billion in uncovered fraud.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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One sleeve covers your arm, while the other arm is bare, giving you the chance to show off your shoulders and stay cool, just a tiny bit out of your comfort zone.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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This comes after Williams put handcuffs around her son's wrists and ankles while punishing him for refusing to pick up dog waste in the yard with his bare hands, according to a copy of the mother's indictment.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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That's because right now, companies have an economic incentive to keep wells open as long as possible, even if they aren't being used.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Kids who followed in their families’ footsteps had an opportunity to learn open outcry trading and forge their own careers had opportunities when college may not have been an option.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout summer 2025, Gomez has been at the forefront of this year's most minimalist nail trends—from simple purple pastels to nearly naked glass manicures—but that hasn't always been her preference.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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The first person to arrive at the home was a Warren County sheriff’s deputy, who saw Sarah lying naked on the floor of the couple’s bedroom.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Peeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeled. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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