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stripped

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verb

variants also stript
past tense of strip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stripped
Verb
In 2022, he was stripped of his title as vice president of the board after a petition signed by over 3,000 called for his resignation. Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 But that almost ensures the company would eventually be stripped for parts. Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The videos released so far are all black and white, the sound stripped back. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Once the debris cleared, this team determined that the system contained a helium star, one of only a few thousand of these stripped stellar bodies to be discovered among the billions of stars that populate the Milky Way. Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2026 There’s something powerful—and, yes, stripped down—about seeing these politicians and newscasters without being able to hear their language. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 Since the models are open, they can be stripped of any guardrails, including propaganda mandated by the Chinese government, and could become a valuable tool for hackers. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven consecutive titles for doping. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 To hide the deed, Colt cleaned up the blood, stripped the corpse, and stuffed it into a large wooden crate in the room. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripped
Adjective
  • He was also sent off for a headbutt against an opponent who provoked him in his last ever match, which happened to be the 2006 World Cup final; his human reaction laid bare on the highest stage of all.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • At a bare minimum, the league would want to split the total cost of installing and maintaining grass in stadiums where more durable turf is the norm.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • And ultimately, the same political infighting and naked ambition that led to his rise would lead to his downfall.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • This guest goes the naked-dressing route with trendy micro shorts, a lacy bra, and a sheer button-down layered on top for just the right amount of coverage.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Dever said the women did not believe their coach’s intent was to record them getting undressed, but rather to spy on their discussion.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2026
  • The woman woke up the next morning partially undressed at a home in the 11100 block of Spathis Drive in Palos hills, police said.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Raper found no evidence that the posts had deprived her of work or other career opportunities.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • Adolescents also may be chronically sleep deprived due to school, sports and social activities.
    Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • The appeal lies in watching urban Stockholm gradually give way to holiday homes, wooded islands and finally the more exposed landscape of the outer archipelago.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Daniel Bertoni, Argentina vs Netherlands, 1978 Two-goal Mario Kempes surges from deep, tries a one-two with Bertoni, only for the latter to get in the way, deny Kempes his hat-trick and score himself past an exposed Jongbloed.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Content created with generative AI, or gen AI, tools can include fake nude images and videos; deepfakes; and content from nudification tools and apps, which allow a user to generate a fake image that depicts people as undressed.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker, nude but for a wing-tip collar and rubber hip waders, took the position of conductor.
    Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Purchase pre-peeled garlic cloves in bulk or peel the garlic cloves yourself using the flat side of a large knife to mash them slightly and then peel off the skins.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.
    Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • But most wrecks of slave ships remain uncovered on the coast.
    Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • How To Keep It Cleaner Longer While synthetic wicker furniture is built to take the elements, wicker pieces woven from natural materials are porous and are not meant to be left out in uncovered areas.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

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“Stripped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripped. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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