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
Robb says that deprived Big Oaks of its resident fire-management team.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, and scale can drain the plant's sap, depriving the plant of necessary nutrients.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The former would deprive London of the ability to negotiate its own trade deals and would have relatively little in the way of economic impact anyway.
—Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
When council members skip meetings and deprive the body of a quorum, important discussions and votes can be delayed for weeks or months.
—Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, and scale can drain the plant's sap, depriving the plant of necessary nutrients.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The former would deprive London of the ability to negotiate its own trade deals and would have relatively little in the way of economic impact anyway.
—Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
When council members skip meetings and deprive the body of a quorum, important discussions and votes can be delayed for weeks or months.
—Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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Electrons and protons are stripped apart to produce electrical current.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Chemical recycling, for instance, demands immense amounts of energy and chemicals to strip out impurities, especially from post-industrial waste streams.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Albert was notified on February 11 that attorneys planned for him to be deposed on April 29.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Joyces are set to be deposed when discovery is complete.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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He was sacked in December 2024 after winning just twice in the Premier League to begin the 2024-25 campaign.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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The result was so emphatic that the Tunisian soccer federation acted fast, sacking manager Sabri Lamouchi just hours after.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Bees are seen after a semitrailer carrying about 400 beehives toppled over, allowing millions of bees to escape into a rural neighborhood in Orange, Texas, on June 21, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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