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
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.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
These disputes have engulfed so many parts of our society, depriving us of the ability to find common ground.
—Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
While the dogs are now safe with foster families, Holmes faces multiple charges, including confining an animal without sufficient food or water, keeping animals in an enclosure without exercise or air, and tormenting or depriving an animal.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The original study, the Women’s Health Initiative, was published in 2002 and met with immediate media attention incorrectly highlighting the risks, generating unnecessary fear of HRT and depriving women of symptom relief and long-term health benefits clearly demonstrated by the study.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Doing so while depriving a great rival of a piece of history is an intoxicating combination — for both players.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Aeration also keeps thatch, a layer of dead grass and organic material, from building up at the soil’s surface and depriving roots of their needs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Some Head Start programs were forced to close during the last shutdown, depriving families of critical child care.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
These disputes have engulfed so many parts of our society, depriving us of the ability to find common ground.
—Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
While the dogs are now safe with foster families, Holmes faces multiple charges, including confining an animal without sufficient food or water, keeping animals in an enclosure without exercise or air, and tormenting or depriving an animal.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The original study, the Women’s Health Initiative, was published in 2002 and met with immediate media attention incorrectly highlighting the risks, generating unnecessary fear of HRT and depriving women of symptom relief and long-term health benefits clearly demonstrated by the study.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Doing so while depriving a great rival of a piece of history is an intoxicating combination — for both players.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Aeration also keeps thatch, a layer of dead grass and organic material, from building up at the soil’s surface and depriving roots of their needs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Some Head Start programs were forced to close during the last shutdown, depriving families of critical child care.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving
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The best hydrating shampoos for curly hair cleanse without stripping, replenish moisture, and help curls spring back to life after wash day.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite King Charles officially stripping Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal titles, the former prince is still eighth in line for the throne.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 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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At the same time, the president has brought Russia’s Vladimir Putin out of isolation, stunned the world by deposing Venezuela’s leader and made invasion threats toward Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of NATO member Denmark.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ignoring or outright dismissing Black parents who seek options is not progress — or progressive.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 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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Seattle swarmed quarterback Drake Maye all game, sacking him six times and forcing three turnovers, leaving New England scoreless through the first three quarters.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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The triple-ball design comes preassembled in classic Roman-style planters and looks impressively realistic, according to Amazon reviewers—even moving gracefully in the wind without toppling over.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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And after significant rainfall soaked the soil during Monday’s storm, trees were particularly vulnerable to toppling during Tuesday night’s strong winds.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Depriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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