depriving (of)

present participle of deprive (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving (of)
Verb
  • There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • Resident cites road, school crowding concerns Resident Kacey Pope urged the board to recommend denying the rezonings, and no residents spoke in favor of the projects.
    Joe Marusak June 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The conditions of the surviving people on board were not known, and authorities are withholding the identity of the person who died until their family can be notified, said Jose Baeza, public information officer for the Laredo Police Department.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • Hellyer suggested that Netanyahu was unlikely to respond to rhetoric about the need for Israel to stand down, which would require Washington to look for greater sources of leverage, such as withholding arms sales and aid.
    Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The Nets still project with spending power after retaining Sharpe and Minott.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Fans and critics met her pivot with begrudging respect, thanks to the strength of the album’s melodies.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • His theory might receive only begrudging mention in psychology textbooks, but it is used, directly and indirectly, in classrooms worldwide.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Depriving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving%20%28of%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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