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
That right has been deprived, not just for the journalists, but for the public at large.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 June 2025
Palisa added that Russia wants to occupy the east (left) bank of the Dnieper River and capture the regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv by the end of next year in a move which would deprive Ukraine of access to the Black Sea.
—Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the federalization of the California National Guard deprives the state of resources needed to protect citizens, particularly in the event of an emergency — an argument also raised in Monday's lawsuit.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 June 2025
The actions of the defendants, including the Social Security Administration, DOGE and leaders including former head Elon Musk, have deprived Americans of privacy protections guaranteed by federal law and made their personal information vulnerable, the complaint alleges.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 June 2025
Palisa added that Russia wants to occupy the east (left) bank of the Dnieper River and capture the regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv by the end of next year in a move which would deprive Ukraine of access to the Black Sea.
—Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the federalization of the California National Guard deprives the state of resources needed to protect citizens, particularly in the event of an emergency — an argument also raised in Monday's lawsuit.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 June 2025
The actions of the defendants, including the Social Security Administration, DOGE and leaders including former head Elon Musk, have deprived Americans of privacy protections guaranteed by federal law and made their personal information vulnerable, the complaint alleges.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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The peppermint offers a pleasant and fresh scent, the physical exfoliants did not feel harsh or stripping, and the lightweight, almost gel-like consistency glides on and massages into the skin with ease.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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His wish to see mandatory yearly increases has also been stripped, which should make the process easier for spending laggards.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Former trustee Micah Young is scheduled to be deposed in the same case on June 11.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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After Gaddafi was deposed, Libya fell into civil war and currently exists in a state of fragile ceasefire that could be broken at any time.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Eight days later, in a game relocated to Glendale, Ariz., because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, Darnold was sacked nine times and had two turnovers (including a fumble returned for touchdown) in a 27-9 loss.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Nix turned the ball over just eight times and was sacked 20 times in those final 13 games.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 June 2025
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Operation Ajax, a joint CIA-British operation, convinced the Shah of Iran, the country’s monarch, to dismiss Mossadegh and drive him from office by force.—
Jeffrey Fields,
The Conversation,
18 June 2025
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Kiser's attorneys also filed a notice to dismiss some agencies from the lawsuit, and the court sealed a declaration Kiser wrote about this case.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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One day in 1997, after a fire, the Giuliani administration sent a wrecking ball to topple the building.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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For Trump, the ability to topple rivals was enough of a threat without taking it out of the safe.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
19 June 2025
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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