hulled

Definition of hullednext
past tense of hull
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of hull the pinto beans before adding them

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Recent Examples of hulled Pumpkin seeds can be consumed hulled or unhulled, but sunflower seeds should only be consumed when hulled. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 Recipe information If using ¾ cup hulled barley, rinse in a mesh sieve under running water. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026 The corn is dried, hulled, and ground to create the coarse meal known as grits. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Pine nuts can swap out for slivered or sliced almonds, or sunflower or hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas). — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulled
peeled
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  • Damaged Bark Lawn mowers, strimmers, and snowplows can take a major toll on tree health – especially if tree bark is peeled away in large chunks.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Add 5 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until oil around garlic is sizzling, about 3 minutes.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Hulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hulled. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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