1
as in stripping
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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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 effect was a stranglehold on Russia’s exports, depriving Putin’s war effort of at least $500 billion, experts say.
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Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Premature pruning will remove flower buds, thereby depriving you of those glorious flowers.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
One possible explanation is that such a shift would surely invite retaliation in-kind, depriving Tehran of its most crucial source of revenue at a time when its economy is on its knees.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Russell, 29, was charged with depriving Bils of his rights under color of law and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
But the hot market has some paleontologists concerned that important specimens could disappear into private collections, depriving scientists of important research opportunities.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
But the hot market has some paleontologists concerned that important specimens could disappear into private collections, depriving scientists of important research opportunities.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Second, the Iranian government would be depriving itself of a key source of revenue.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Too little oxygen, and phosphorus bonds with iron and is dragged into the core, depriving the surface of a key ingredient for DNA, cell membranes and energy transfer.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Premature pruning will remove flower buds, thereby depriving you of those glorious flowers.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
One possible explanation is that such a shift would surely invite retaliation in-kind, depriving Tehran of its most crucial source of revenue at a time when its economy is on its knees.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Russell, 29, was charged with depriving Bils of his rights under color of law and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
But the hot market has some paleontologists concerned that important specimens could disappear into private collections, depriving scientists of important research opportunities.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
But the hot market has some paleontologists concerned that important specimens could disappear into private collections, depriving scientists of important research opportunities.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Second, the Iranian government would be depriving itself of a key source of revenue.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Too little oxygen, and phosphorus bonds with iron and is dragged into the core, depriving the surface of a key ingredient for DNA, cell membranes and energy transfer.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving
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But stripping out the geoeconomic nuance risks creating a false sense of security.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The state Senate on Monday advanced a House proposal demanding that cities and counties treat short-term rentals like any other homes, stripping almost all local requirements for inspections, parking, fire safety and licensing.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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One of our sources told Gina that getting rid of a sheriff in Alabama is like deposing a king.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The legal teams re-entered the courtroom after deposing the ice agent for a second time.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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So Green can go back to sad-sacking and triple-singling starting Saturday against the Thunder, and certainly Monday against the Jazz.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are searching for their eighth manager/head coach (interim and permanent) since 2019 after sacking Thomas Frank on Wednesday amid a run of two wins in 17 Premier League games.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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McDonnell is the village president of North Barrington, rising to the seat after toppling the two-term incumbent in 2019.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Depriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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