1
as in to strip
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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2
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
Market Abuse Americans argue that China abused its global market access: stealing intellectual property, supporting strategic industries, manipulating its currency and depriving foreign companies—especially those from the U.S.—of fair access to Chinese markets.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Khalil's attorneys, who have also sued the government on his behalf, lambasted the government, saying the government was depriving him of his right to free speech.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
But prosperity does not mean choking to death in one’s own home or depriving a child of cognitive capacity.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Yelp’s general counsel noted that without Section 230, platforms may feel forced to remove legitimate negative reviews, depriving users of critical information.
—Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Khalil's attorneys, who have also sued the government on his behalf, lambasted the government, saying the government was depriving him of his right to free speech.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
But prosperity does not mean choking to death in one’s own home or depriving a child of cognitive capacity.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Yelp’s general counsel noted that without Section 230, platforms may feel forced to remove legitimate negative reviews, depriving users of critical information.
—Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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Yet what Caravaggio was really doing circa 1600, with this anti-academic technique, was something perhaps not so out of line with Francis’ approach: stripping the holy narrative of its adornments, to devote himself to the here and now.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The changes leave many feeling vulnerable, as the Trump administration is stripping other services, including access to lawyers, for migrant children amid a broader immigration crackdown.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This means government officials from Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the state will be deposed under oath.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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Both men, who are two of Sudan’s most powerful generals, jointly deposed the country’s long-time leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019 and subsequently played a role in a military coup two years later.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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The city was sacked again — this time by the Turks — and incorporated into the Ottoman Empire.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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At the crossroads of Roman roads in ancient Gaul, Cassel was sacked by the Vikings in the late 9th century, and later became a 17th-century war prize fought over by France and Spain.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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