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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
Yet there is something singularly unbecoming about a franchise as American as Superman (and its adjuncts) being willfully stripped of its patriotism and good cheer. Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 The recent owner also stripped out interior flourishes added in the late 1990s, when the home served as the Pasadena Showcase House. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The Thames Valley Police are heading an investigation into the former Duke of York, who is now called Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after being stripped of his royal titles, following his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Stern also voided Smith’s 1999-2000 contract with the Timberwolves and by also voiding Smith’s previous Timberwolves contract (1998-99), effectively stripped Smith of his Larry Bird rights. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The unfortunate reality for Colton Nussmeier is that Alexander’s original decision is what stripped his eligibility away. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 The new 6th Street Bridge, hailed as a civic landmark just steps away, was promptly stripped of its wiring by vandals and now sits pitch black at night. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The Accord was found in the river stripped of parts and unoccupied, according to the release. Kevin Fixler july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 Errors of execution and discipline forced by the relentlessness of a French team stripped of many of its leading players meant New Zealand was unable to secure its win until the final minutes. ABC News, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripped
Adjective
  • Prestigious awards like the President’s Volunteer Service Award can become the bare minimum in certain competitive environments as community service opportunities become sit-at-home endeavors.
    Anya Joseph, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • An Italian fishing village on Lake Como has introduced a fine for anyone found wandering its streets bare-chested or in swimwear.
    Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • Even with my naked eye, the resolution of the IMAX DMR printed image was absolutely breathtaking.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Both events are easy to see with the naked eye and offer excellent opportunities for casual skywatchers and photographers alike.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 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
  • Trump has deprived us of the particular luxury of hindsight for more than a decade now.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • That side was a bit of an outlier generally, unfancied after a betting scandal had deprived them of their best striker, Paolo Rossi, for two years before the tournament.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • Some of the industry's fastest-growing markets are also the most exposed, the study found.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 June 2026
  • The jobs generations of students were steered toward are among the most exposed.
    Philomena V. Mantella, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • The singer also shared several photos of herself, including one of her seemingly posing nude while holding a white T-shirt with the Music, Fashion, Film track list in black print.
    Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
  • An Indiana substitute teacher accused of sending nude images of herself to a 14-year-old middle school student was sentenced to two years in jail.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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