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as in strips
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in deposes
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 deprives
The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
As in pneumonia, the blood pressure drop deprives vital organs of oxygen.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Rayner’s departure is another headache for the United Kingdom’s increasingly unpopular leader, Keir Starmer, and deprives his cabinet of one of its brightest political stars.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The action deprives the Texas Legislature of the numbers required to operate, halting progress on the maps.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 5 Aug. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
As in pneumonia, the blood pressure drop deprives vital organs of oxygen.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Rayner’s departure is another headache for the United Kingdom’s increasingly unpopular leader, Keir Starmer, and deprives his cabinet of one of its brightest political stars.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The action deprives the Texas Legislature of the numbers required to operate, halting progress on the maps.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprives
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To survive a ruthless winnowing—to go from one of about 16,000 high-school quarterbacks each year to one of the 10 good ones in the NFL to one of the three or so each generation who earn the Hall of Fame’s gold jacket—hones certain traits within them and strips others away.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin claims these soldiers are mercenaries — a label that immediately strips them of their combatant rights, protection under international humanitarian law and prisoner-of-war status.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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There is reason to limit access to phones because screen time displaces sleep, exercise and in-person interactions.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Deprives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprives. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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