PEEL (OFF) Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

Definition of peel (off)

as in to remove

to rid oneself of (a garment) peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod

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as in to move

to leave a place often for another it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host

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Recent Examples of peel (off)

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After washing and peeling off the onion’s papery outer skin, place it on its side on a cutting board. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 So, without a major blue surge unlike any seen in recent years, Democrats have to peel off independents, Republicans and rural voters to have a chance statewide. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 In September 2024, Sheeran resurrected a dormant $67 million settlement and included language that would peel off $10 million for the Hope Florida Foundation, the Herald/Times previously reported. — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Loosen tight roots if needed, and peel off the top ½ to 1 inch of soil mix to rid yourself of dormant weed seeds. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peel (off)

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peel (off)

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Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Community organizations spent decades cultivating wealthy baby boomer donors, and so that connection fades with each generation removed from the original donors.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of remove

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Rural areas account for nearly 40% of sales of fast-moving consumer goods, according to data from consultancy Nielsen Consumer.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Tinubu’s then-employers at Mobil Oil told investigators his treasurer role did not involve moving large sums and that the company never authorized him to hold its funds personally.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of move

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Malhotra, one of India’s most experienced execs and producers, launched Abundantia back in 2013 after exiting a role as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and a shorter spell leading Balaji Motion Pictures.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
That would give Temasek greater ability to adjust its investments as the industry evolves, compared with private assets that can be harder to exit quickly.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exit

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Founders and designers Dean and Dan Caten had been leading the company since the exit in February 2024 of general manager Ennio Fontana, who departed after less than a year in the role.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (back) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (quad) were also present at practice after departing in the fourth quarter of last week’s loss to the Buccaneers.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of depart

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As the day winds down, get cozy in the living room for a game of cards and a glass of South African wine, or watch the sun set from the stone terrace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Each of the six main suspects get their chance to give their version of events on the day of Jodie’s death, effectively supplying their own alibis.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of get

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But this is an album that’s apparently about the artist’s double life, and the questions that are bound to be at the forefront of any curious listener’s mind go unaddressed.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
Her bravery reverberates across the country and the crimes against her will not go unpunished.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of go

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Iamaleava got off to a slow start this season as UCLA relied on its potent rushing attack.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
The mother was waiting with her daughter for her other children to get off a school bus when Blanco allegedly approached and made insulting comments, Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said, according to WPRI.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of get off

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Coach Curt Cignetti was asked after the game how his team could play so poorly for most of three quarters and still pull out a win.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Halfway through, Brill pulls out a machine that fills the stage with foam, submerging the actors in a cumulus of bubbles.

— Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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