deprived (of)

Definition of deprived (of)next
past tense of deprive (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprived (of)
Verb
  • Earlier this week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks' request to commute his death sentence or grant a 90-day reprieve.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The woman’s attorney alleges ICE intentionally withheld the family’s location, preventing legal efforts to stop the deportation.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Current law says only those accused of murder or treason can have bail withheld, but this language expands that possibility to other offenses, such as misdemeanors.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Alberto Mendoza hasn’t begrudged the attention his brother has received this season.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
  • After the game of a lifetime, few would have begrudged Guglielmo Vicario the chance to revel in his brilliance.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Deprived (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprived%20%28of%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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