peel
verb (used with object)
to strip (something) of its skin, rind, bark, etc..
has peeled
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present perfectof peel (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In recent years, China has peeled away several of its former allies.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
Just about every deck sealer I’ve tested has peeled.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
His recall sign has peeled off his Chevy Silverado, and now sits buried in his truck’s cab.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2021
Atlanta has peeled off 12 straight road wins, a single-season franchise record and the longest run in the majors since Cleveland won 14 in a row in 2017.
From Fox News ● Aug. 21, 2021
I barely recognize him, so much of him has peeled away.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
