depriving (of)

present participle of deprive (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving (of)
Verb
  • There’s no denying the enduring glamour of this grande dame, whose secluded locale at the tip of the Cap is as much a draw for the jet set as the intimate cabanas where Greta Garbo once retreated and the saltwater infinity pool carved into the cliffs.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • There’s no denying that the Sym TTLBT competes in the premium maxi-scooter segment against the likes of the Kymco AK 550i, Yamaha TMax, and the Honda Forza 750.
    Utkarsh Sood June 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Councilmember Jose Preciado, who cast a dissenting vote along with McCann to continue the item, supported awarding the funding and cautioned against withholding it.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Pattinson plays Ephraim Winslow, a young keeper withholding a dark secret from his past, who comes to work at a coastal New England lighthouse under the guidance of Dafoe's crusty veteran, Thomas Wake.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • The leader sets direction, delegates while retaining accountability, builds teams and achieves results through people.
    Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Depriving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving%20%28of%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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