as in to undress
to remove clothing from
the doctor instructed the patient to disrobe himself before the examination
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Recent Examples of disrobe
Even Harbour’s physicality — the actor has put on weight and spends much of the show in ill-fitting attire or partially disrobed — is meant to elicit more than one response.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Bare Necessities noted that even guests staying on the ship in port must be clothed when the ship is alongside – including on balconies – until the vessel leaves and the crew announces that guests are free to disrobe, per an FAQ section on its website.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
This was where life had disrobed.
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Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Her multiyear process of disrobing was complete.
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Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Bare Necessities noted that even guests staying on the ship in port must be clothed when the ship is alongside – including on balconies – until the vessel leaves and the crew announces that guests are free to disrobe, per an FAQ section on its website.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
This was where life had disrobed.
—
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Her multiyear process of disrobing was complete.
—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disrobe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrobe
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Dever said the women did not believe their coach’s intent was to record them getting undressed, but rather to spy on their discussion.
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The woman woke up the next morning partially undressed at a home in the 11100 block of Spathis Drive in Palos hills, police said.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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“Disrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrobe. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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