deprive (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive (of)
Verb
  • Or will he get lumped in with Arthur Burns, abettor of the ‘70’s inflation debacle, and be denied Hall of Fame entry.
    Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Democrats have largely denied fast unanimous consent votes regarding Trump’s nominees, instead opting for roll calls.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Directors Ramiel Petros and Nicholas Freeman valiantly attempt to unravel the tale of Tony Powell—with only begrudging help from its protagonist.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 13 June 2025
  • Kosinski is a pro at navigating standoffs and and begrudging friendships between guys.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, the initial decision to withhold the funding came from Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget for the Trump administration and Project 2025 co-author.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
  • Unlike in other states, the administration has continued to withhold funding from another pot of money that also supports recently arrived refugees with cash assistance and English classes.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women’s Championship over Jade Cargill in a short, but flashy match.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • But his presidency was seen as a stop-gap, a way for Putin to side-step constitutional limits and retain power.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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