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as in nude
lacking or shed of clothing
had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public
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2
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
the winter trees now look so naked without their colorful fall foliage
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3
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
a naked room waiting for an interior decorator's inspired touch
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
the sadistic guards took full advantage of the prisoner's nakedness to torment and humiliate him
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Recent Examples of naked
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Both were found naked and without any identification.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 June 2025
Both were naked, and without any identification, Lo Voi said.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
One daughter, who went to an affluent private school, and one granddaughter who went to a comprehensive school, had been asked by their male classmates to send them naked pictures of themselves.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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The infected familiar from the original virus strain are now sinewy figures wandering the land, feral and naked, their clothes having disintegrated long ago.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Both were found naked and without any identification.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 June 2025
Both were naked, and without any identification, Lo Voi said.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
One daughter, who went to an affluent private school, and one granddaughter who went to a comprehensive school, had been asked by their male classmates to send them naked pictures of themselves.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Another nude beach, Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook, New Jersey, ranks No. 3 in the BoatBooker study.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The model also went for a peachy blush and kept her lips a simple nude pink.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Plums make their presence known along roadsides and in natural areas in spring when fragrant white blooms cover their bare branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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It’s been players like Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham and Ben Rice that have offered Judge the bare minimum necessary support to keep them in front of the AL East.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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But early optimism about a simple deal to reduce India's high tariffs has hit roadblocks over disagreements on U.S. import duties for auto parts steel and farm goods, Indian officials with direct knowledge said.—
David Lawder,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Enjoy 360-degree airflow that gently surrounds your neck — no exposed blades, just cool comfort from every angle.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In exposed areas, the plants may need some staking.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Opponents and legal scholars maintain that the plain meaning and historical intent of the 14th Amendment protect those children's citizenship, and federal courts have repeatedly ruled against the Trump administration's interpretation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Models were usually shot against plain studio backgrounds in heavy makeup and statement jewelry.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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In return, taxpayers received a 90% conviction rate, over 2,600 investigations initiated, more than $1.2 billion in asset seizures, $1.7 billion in restitution, and $9 billion in uncovered fraud.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Marlena called the state hotline instead, after seeing her infant nephew left playing alone with a cup of water and an uncovered outlet.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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His bald head, white button-down and black dress pants closely resemble the 61-year-old Amazon founder.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Cops released images of the suspect, who is bald and wears glasses, in the hopes that the public could help identify him.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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There is no cost to join the group, which is open to the public.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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