deforcing

present participle of deforce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deforcing
Verb
  • But in 2023, Kenya’s government began evicting them again, citing a new justification.
    Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
  • Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords across the country, learned he was barred from evicting tenants who didn’t pay their rent under a federal eviction moratoriumthat lasted almost a year — costing him and his investors over $1 million.
    Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Mandi was in control of the ball, going nowhere fast, and there was little prospect of dispossessing him from Messi’s position.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • How a state comes to control another land and its people, sometimes slowly dispossessing the natives of their lands, sometimes laying waste to them, sometimes committing genocide.
    Philip Metres August 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Use something that contains hydrating ingredients and is mild and fragrance-free, to avoid allergic reactions and stripping the natural oils that help maintain skin's barrier function.
    Kelle Walsh, NPR, 18 June 2026
  • Sirianni responded by stripping first-year defensive coordinator Sean Desai of play-calling responsibilities and replacing him with senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia, a former Lions head coach.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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“Deforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deforcing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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