deprive (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive (of)
Verb
  • Both initially denied the affair, though Rimes later admitted to it.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This is what happens when any people and their history are denied, forgotten, declared disposable.
    Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This helps make the world and characters feel even richer, giving you some vital looks into the relationships between key characters — like fleshing out the begrudging respect the ruthless mercenary Gafgarion feels for Ramza.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
  • It was already understood by then that, as part of the NCAA’s begrudging acceptance of athletes earning endorsement income, schools would be required to collect their players’ NIL contracts.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The threat to withhold back pay has angered federal employees, according to Axios which first reported on the memo, and prompted criticisms from both Republican and Democrat lawmakers who insist the government is legally obligated to compensate furloughed workers.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Since not everyone can skip work to snag a tote bag, some stores will withhold a portion of its stock to bring out in the afternoon and potentially in the evening, too.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The leaves start changing in early October in far northern Hokkaido, while in Tokyo and Kyoto, fiery maples and golden gingko can retain their color until late November/early December.
    Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The service up to them has been lacking in quality, but finding a way to retain possession would be helpful.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

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