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 Erivo also teased that viewers should keep their eyes peeled for how the shade of her nails shifts as Elphaba changes too. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024 When walking through residential neighborhoods, have your kids keep their eyes peeled for homemade ice candles and straw goats. 10. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 Gently roll/tap the eggs to release the shell and peel 5. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024 Surrounded by his arsenal of keyboards, the 74-year-old peeled back the years with strong vocal performances. Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peel 
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Verb
  • Despite their best intentions to eliminate noise and distractions, a laundry basket overflows in the corner, the dog is barking at the cat, and the loud sounds of neighbors blowing leaves all compete with looming deadlines.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Massive winter waves exploded against rocks, sea lions barked and squawking gulls joined the symphony.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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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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  • The Catholic League is threatening François with skinning his brother, the cardinal, and burning him alive if François doesn’t marry Margot.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
  • But even the most experienced hikers have slipped, stumbled, and skinned a knee while trekking.
    Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024

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“Peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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