1
as in stripping
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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2
as in deposing
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 depriving
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday estimated that a shutdown could furlough roughly 750,000 federal workers each day, depriving them of about $400 million in wages daily.
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Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Picasso’s portrait of Gertrude went to the Met, depriving Alice of a presence that felt alive to her.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Such bills usually maintain funding at existing levels, depriving Congress of the ability to raise or cut spending.
—Lazaro Gamio, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Igou faces five felony counts, including neglect of a dependent resulting in death and neglecting a dependent by depriving them of education.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
Against her will, Fadia becomes trapped in an asylum while her cousin seizes her inheritance, depriving her of even her right to grieve.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Effective budgeting and saving do not mean depriving yourself.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Israel has tried to squeeze out the residents by depriving the area of humanitarian aid and destroying much of its remaining infrastructure, but many remain.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
When due process is respected, the government is made to present the evidence for depriving someone of their freedom.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Picasso’s portrait of Gertrude went to the Met, depriving Alice of a presence that felt alive to her.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Such bills usually maintain funding at existing levels, depriving Congress of the ability to raise or cut spending.
—Lazaro Gamio, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Igou faces five felony counts, including neglect of a dependent resulting in death and neglecting a dependent by depriving them of education.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
Against her will, Fadia becomes trapped in an asylum while her cousin seizes her inheritance, depriving her of even her right to grieve.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Effective budgeting and saving do not mean depriving yourself.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Israel has tried to squeeze out the residents by depriving the area of humanitarian aid and destroying much of its remaining infrastructure, but many remain.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
When due process is respected, the government is made to present the evidence for depriving someone of their freedom.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving
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Stein described this technique as a form of dissociation—stripping language of the feelings that link it to our shared experience.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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To avoid stripping and stiffening of the fabric, Holmes recommends washing comforters using mild detergent in cold or lukewarm water.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Just five days later, on September 9, demonstrators stormed and set fire to key government buildings, deposing the administration, as the BBC reported.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As a result of the investigation, embassy officials decided not to renew the employee’s contract, effectively dismissing him.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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The appellate court last year reversed Martínez-Olguín’s initial case dismissal, leading to the judge dismissing it again.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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But Williams sealed the Pats’ only win of the season thus far, sacking Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins’ final offensive snap with less than two minutes left in Week 2.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Giants largely held Jayden Daniels in check, particularly after halftime, while sacking him 3 times.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was also charged with assault during the 2018 toppling of UNC’s Silent Sam statue, a case that was later dismissed, according to WRAL.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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After a bunch of toppling, wacky noises and looks of despair, Morgan secures what feels like her 75th veto of the season.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Depriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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