as in disadvantaged
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
a program to help deprived children
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as in stripped
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in deposed
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 deprived
Jack Royston, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
When the Home Secretary is abducted in the largest deprived area, Paradis City, special agent Fredrika (Julia Ragnarsson) enlists Emir (Alexander Abdallah), an ex-MMA fighter facing life in prison, to find the politician.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In some of the most deprived areas, including Middlesbrough, where Camilla spent the day on February 13, the trust, with the queen's help, has bumped this figure up to 41.8 percent.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
When the Home Secretary is abducted in the largest deprived area, Paradis City, special agent Fredrika (Julia Ragnarsson) enlists Emir (Alexander Abdallah), an ex-MMA fighter facing life in prison, to find the politician.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
On the other hand, more modest, consistent daily calorie counting might not leave you feeling as deprived.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprived
Adjective
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Many of those communities are at the intersection of Milwaukee's most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to Census Bureau data.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The episode and accompanying fashion show were in support of Kelce’s charity, 87 and Running, which empowers disadvantaged youth by providing resources and support to their communities in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM, and the arts.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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But at some closed park locations, services will be stripped to the bone, including no trash collection, restrooms, road or walkway maintenance or visitor information.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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In 2008, a constitutional amendment stripped the Grand Duke of his political role, after Guillaume’s father Henri refused to ratify the government’s vote allowing euthanasia; the royals are observant Catholics.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift will likely not be deposed in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Wayfarer cofounder Steve Sarowitz, CEO Jamey Heath and Baldoni will be deposed later this month.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the Shah’s failure to provide support to the peasants led to their farms failing, and sent waves of impoverished migrants to Tehran and other Iranian cities—many of whom would later fuel the 1979 revolution.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Her existence in the vibrant capital city of Sepphoris brings into questions some of our traditional assumptions of Mary as an impoverished illiterate from a backwater rural village with no exposure to Greco-Roman culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Darnold wasn’t sacked, which is a credit to the quarterback and his offensive line.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tua Tagovailoa was sacked three times, two of which was given up by starting rookie left guard Jonah Savaiinaea, and occasionally moved off his spot by pressure.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The writer, known for her trailblazing work in confessional poetry, was clinically depressed and died by suicide at age 30.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Barbeau had been living alone, depressed and isolated since Jessica’s death.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas coach Sam Pittman was fired Sunday, and defensive coordinator Travis Williams, co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson and defensive line coach Deke Adams were dismissed Monday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pushed to extremes While footage and photographs of starving Palestinians in Gaza have horrified audiences abroad, inside Israel they have been dismissed by many as manipulated or untrue.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Similar protests occurred in Brazil over steep living costs and poor healthcare and education ahead of the country hosting the 2014 World Cup tournament.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Deprived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprived. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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