stripped (down)

variants also stript (down)
past tense of strip (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripped (down)
Verb
  • Azalea Along with rhododendrons, azaleas (Rhododendron) should be pruned in early spring right after the flowers fade.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Outside the home, keep tree branches pruned, and as far away from the house as possible.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gibbs, a father to two daughters, describes the way parenting redirected his gaze inward and, in turn, refined the work.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In both situations, the instruments have been extensively refined to deliver a satisfying auditory experience.
    Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Viewing their actions and ideas strictly through a Cold War lens has oversimplified Korean hopes and ambitions and flattened the complexity of their post-liberation experience.
    Kornel Chang September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The planet sitting below was dramatically oversimplified — just a smooth sphere with no geography or oceans.
    Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Each component had to be soldered under magnification, with wiring trimmed to millimeter precision and excess material removed wherever possible.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Stripped (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripped%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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