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as in to strip
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power
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Recent Examples of deprive
The 27-year-old's absence especially hurt on defense and deprived him time to build chemistry with star guard James Harden, whose acquisition at the trade deadline has raised title hopes.
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Losing relationships did seem to deprive the band of its strongest muses.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Some hospitals would close entirely, depriving people of quality healthcare within a reasonable distance.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Millions of Catholics have moved from city neighborhoods to the suburbs since the 1960s, depriving schools of students and financial support.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Losing relationships did seem to deprive the band of its strongest muses.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Some hospitals would close entirely, depriving people of quality healthcare within a reasonable distance.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Millions of Catholics have moved from city neighborhoods to the suburbs since the 1960s, depriving schools of students and financial support.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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That means each project begins with every nut, bolt, washer, and grommet being stripped off, labelled, photographed, bagged, and boxed.—
Simon de Burton,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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McKinney says the move would give users more power to opt out and delete their data while stripping platforms of a key incentive to scoop up personal preferences in the first place.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, deposed starter Antonio Senzatela looked reborn as a long reliever.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The ruling allows the case to move forward so attorneys can gather records, depose witnesses and examine jail practices.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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He was sacked a league-leading 55 times and threw the most interceptions (17) while the Raiders finished tied for the worst record (3-14).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some vocal Brighton supporters called for Hurzeler to be sacked after a 1-0 home defeat by rivals Crystal Palace on February 8.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Authorities had since dismissed her lawyers’ requests to send her to a hospital for urgent treatment.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is a long history of women's pain being dismissed by doctors, incorrectly categorized as period pain or rooted in psychological distress.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Bangladesh, which saw its government toppled by mass protests in 2024, 53% of the population is under 30.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Could Iran end up like Libya, where a NATO air campaign in 2011 helped topple a decades-old dictatorship, but paved the way for the disintegration of the Libyan state into a thicket of rival factions and warring militias?—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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