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as in undressing
to remove clothing from
the nurse told the nervous mother to strip her screaming baby down to his diaper for the exam
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as in depriving
to take something away from
an indiscretion that resulted in her being stripped of her authority
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Recent Examples of stripping
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
In the Mahabharata, the public stripping of Draupadi helps spark a war.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
But over on the other side of the galaxy, the side that’s moving against the direction-of-motion of the galaxy through the intracluster medium, the ram pressure stripping effects are lower in magnitude, and therefore the stripping is less effective and less efficient.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The stripping of his titles has effectively taken place immediately.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Weather stripping goes around the base and sides of your door to reduce drafts.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
If the stripping is old and worn away, feel free to replace it with your preferred material.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
In the past, attendees have focused on immigration, foreign policy, federal spending cuts, civil rights, reproductive rights, the stripping of diversity commitments and tariffs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike the ensemble modeled on the runway, Tyla put a sensual spin on her performance attire, stripping the look back and opting to wear the cardigan off her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Glenn initially planned to keep Engstrand on staff while reducing his responsibilities, including stripping him of play-calling duties.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Arguments such as these distracted the public from rethinking the true cost of stripping public coffers and actively widening the country’s income gap.
—Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
More than 500 Club Brugge supporters made the journey of almost 3,700 miles to watch Tuesday’s tie with the trio in the stands stripping down to the flimsy luminous green costume before being taken away by police.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Esparza says that this gentle, sulfate-free cleanser removes oils and pigments without stripping bristles.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
Voters delivered a clear rebuke at the ballot box, handing parliamentary seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Seal any entry points around doors, windows, pipes, and wiring with weather stripping, caulk, or steel wool.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
In the Mahabharata, the public stripping of Draupadi helps spark a war.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
But over on the other side of the galaxy, the side that’s moving against the direction-of-motion of the galaxy through the intracluster medium, the ram pressure stripping effects are lower in magnitude, and therefore the stripping is less effective and less efficient.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The stripping of his titles has effectively taken place immediately.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Weather stripping goes around the base and sides of your door to reduce drafts.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
If the stripping is old and worn away, feel free to replace it with your preferred material.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
In the past, attendees have focused on immigration, foreign policy, federal spending cuts, civil rights, reproductive rights, the stripping of diversity commitments and tariffs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The developer had planned to demolish the building and had begun stripping the units.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike the ensemble modeled on the runway, Tyla put a sensual spin on her performance attire, stripping the look back and opting to wear the cardigan off her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Glenn initially planned to keep Engstrand on staff while reducing his responsibilities, including stripping him of play-calling duties.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Arguments such as these distracted the public from rethinking the true cost of stripping public coffers and actively widening the country’s income gap.
—Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
More than 500 Club Brugge supporters made the journey of almost 3,700 miles to watch Tuesday’s tie with the trio in the stands stripping down to the flimsy luminous green costume before being taken away by police.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Esparza says that this gentle, sulfate-free cleanser removes oils and pigments without stripping bristles.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
Voters delivered a clear rebuke at the ballot box, handing parliamentary seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping
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The meeting, which officials said would be the first trilateral talks since Moscow’s 2022 invasion, comes after a US envoy met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and Washington and Kyiv agreed to postwar security guarantees.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The idea for a new Help album had been percolating since around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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On January 14, technical controls were added to block people from undressing others.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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This is the bizarre spectacle of Grok undressing people on X for all to see whenever prompted.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some Head Start programs were forced to close during the last shutdown, depriving families of critical child care.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such behavior may result in ejection.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The penalties are severe and can result in ejection and suspension.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Over that period, the hotel’s occupancy has spiked nearly 30 percentage points, said General Manager Nadim Barrage.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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City records show no certificates of occupancy have been issued for the building in 2025 or 2026.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What are people reading under occupation?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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That is not what this occupation is about.—
Alex Derosier,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The case includes claims for trademark infringement and unfair trade practices that center on how Victor Maitland’s work was later used for substantial profits enjoyed by others.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the debate, GOP lawmakers framed the proposal as an infringement on Second Amendment rights.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Living among vinyl records, books and videotapes – relics of a life once fully lived — Al finds his fragile balance shattered when a real estate company targets his home for demolition, forcing him to confront both material and emotional dispossession.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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And so, put simply, the Park Service is not the villain of the story of dispossession.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Stripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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