Thesaurus results for PEELING

peeling

verb

Definition of peeling

present participle of peel

as in barking

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

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Recent Examples of peeling According to Chicago Public Schools, reports of peeling paint and possible mold in limited areas of the building were flagged earlier this month. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The liner immediately started peeling, and algae formed at the top of the pool, with pieces of lining floating on top. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Cooking foods thoroughly and washing (and if possible, peeling) produce helps lower risk. — Eva Flowe august 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 Some of the skin is peeling a skosh more than they’d all like, though, a result of the potatoes’ tenderness. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026 Lowden details peeling back the layers of River and why the character ends up in a much more hopeful place as the show heads into its sixth season. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 But the $16 million project faced immediate problems, including peeling blue sealant and a fierce return of green algae. — Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The Sports Illustrated model arrived at the seaside outing in a billowy white dress before peeling it off to take a dip in the Mediterranean. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Begin with rinsing produce, measuring ingredients, pouring out ingredients and peeling or sectioning citrus fruits. — Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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With the Indiana Fever holding an 81-75 lead during a third-quarter timeout, Cloud began barking toward Freedom, who was seated courtside.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Rather than having dog kennels lined up across from each other like in traditional shelters, the New Leash on Life design will have kennels on one side facing a hallway to reduce barking and stress.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of barking

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Gladys Knight is scaling back her live performance schedule as recent concerts have prompted concern among some fans and people working on her tour about whether the Motown legend should remain on the road.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Former Ferrari president and chairman Luca di Montezemolo joined analysts and investors in mocking the model as ugly and decidedly un-Ferrari-like at a time where other luxury automakers were scaling back their own EV efforts amid low demand.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of scaling

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All this reveals there is no one single process responsible for stripping planet-forming material from around infant stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
TikTok’s rules are moving toward preserving surprise commerce while stripping out the mechanics that most resemble gambling.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stripping

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