as in undressing
to remove clothing from
the doctor instructed the patient to disrobe himself before the examination
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Recent Examples of disrobing
Her multiyear process of disrobing was complete.
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Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mormon wife inexplicably opened up her cha cha by donning a faux pregnant belly before quickly disrobing to show off her ballroom-friendly fringe.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mormon wife inexplicably opened up her cha cha by donning a faux pregnant belly before quickly disrobing to show off her ballroom-friendly fringe.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrobing
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Since the undressing trend initially sparked controversy in early January, governments and political bodies including the European Union, the state of California and House Democrats have announced various inquiries and investigations into Grok and its undressing abilities.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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These workers, the journalists found, see people undressing, using the bathroom and recording their own bank cards by accident.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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After stripping the Boise home of its contents, the Myers added new cabinetry as well as a new driveway, sprinkler system and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lightweight triglyceride oil base melts through makeup and sunscreen without stripping, while glycerin and Lactobacillus ferment help maintain moisture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Disrobing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrobing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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