1
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 risk of vehicle crashes also increases each spring when drivers are especially sleep deprived after losing an hour of rest, the academy said.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The state can deprive you of your liberty—that’s the most important thing in the world.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Russell, 29, was charged with depriving Bils of his rights under color of law and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The slideshow accompanying the toolkit calls on activists to make sustained noise outside Hilton hotels to deprive ICE agents and all other guests of sleep.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The state can deprive you of your liberty—that’s the most important thing in the world.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Russell, 29, was charged with depriving Bils of his rights under color of law and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The slideshow accompanying the toolkit calls on activists to make sustained noise outside Hilton hotels to deprive ICE agents and all other guests of sleep.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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But imagine a good cheeseburger, stripped down to its essential elements in raw form.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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But this same power that can cut through soap scum can also strip the finish on your hardwoods and leave them cloudy and dull.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of a handful of female Republicans in the party, and one of two Asian American GOP lawmakers in the House, she will not be easily deposed.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the Eagles sacked Patrick Mahomes six times in Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over the Chiefs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, these picture-perfect images are often dismissed as advertisements that ignore the far less glamorous issues in the destination, including human rights abuses.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors dismissed doxxing charges in the Baldwin Park case after a Homeland Security investigator told the court the address that protesters shouted on the livestream was a few houses away from where Reyes lived.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The message was accompanied by a graphic depicting senior Iranian clerics being toppled as dominoes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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