as in to deny
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive (of)
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But the company denies claims that its equipment sparked the 2019 fire, which tore through Sylmar, Porter Ranch and Granada Hills — all suburbs of Los Angeles — burning 8,799 acres.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025 -
To many in the transgender community, the policy also felt like another attack by the current administration to erase them from public spaces and deny their existence.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Wilson is, as always, Anderson’s ideal vessel, openhearted and phony all at once, impossible to begrudge.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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No one should begrudge Wayne for being contented on Tha Carter VI, secure in his reputation as one of the best to ever do it.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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During the pandemic, Cuomo’s administration withheld the true COVID-19 death toll inside nursing homes, according to a probe by state Attorney General Letitia James’ office.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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President Trump reportedly approved attack plans but withheld final orders to see if Iran would abandon its nuclear program, indicating military preparations continued alongside diplomatic channels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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LeBron James retains the distinction of being the youngest player in league history to be taken with the top overall pick.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The Percy Jackson books have retained a loyal fandom akin to the Harry Potter series, and Riordan makes an effort to ensure his diverse audience feels represented in the novels.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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