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stripping

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verb

present participle of strip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stripping
Noun
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 Ship then made its own return to Earth, surviving the intense heat of reentry despite the selective heat shield tile-stripping. Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Violating the law can yield a $5,000 fine and a suspension and stripping of the counselor’s license. Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025 Ukraine’s European allies praised the move, having voiced concerns about the original stripping of the agencies’ status. Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
Matthews is stripping pucks with authority and regularity. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025 The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story. Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 The message said Charles had begun the process of stripping Andrew of his titles and removing him from Royal Lodge. Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Some people dress up in elaborate costumes on Halloween, but this year Taylor Swift is stripping things all the way back. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025 Taylor Swift is stripping things back. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025 Plus, panthenol boosts body and elasticity, giving even fine hair natural bounce and movement without stripping hair. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 Alastin Gentle Cleanser is a sulfate-free formula that effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin or causing tightness. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025 Officially stripping Andrew of his royal titles would require an act of Parliament. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping
Noun
  • In August, The Guardian said the Israeli Defense Forces' Unit 8200 had built a system in Microsoft's Azure cloud for tracking Palestinians' phone calls as part of the country's invasion of Gaza, leading Microsoft to investigate the newspaper's assertions.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Iran, Baghdad’s arch enemy during Hussein’s rule, now enjoys significant influence in Iraq – another direct result of the US invasion.
    Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • How did school board handle woman undressing?
    , FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Zelenskyy’s new outfit was made by Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov, who told Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) his team was working on a new look for their leader in January, but thought the Ukrainian president would stick with his previous aesthetic following the White House undressing.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The group also argued that moving people into federal immigration custody while local criminal cases are ongoing disrupts the legal process, potentially depriving victims of justice and defendants the opportunity to defend against charges.
    Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Flores is the second San Diego County sheriff’s deputy this year to have a mistrial declared after going on trial in San Diego federal court on charges of depriving a victim of their civil rights.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The veteran forward had just taken an elbow to the head from the Anaheim Ducks’ Leo Carlsson, a hit that resulted in Carlsson’s ejection from the game.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
  • There could be an ejection at Kauffman Stadium next week.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The occupancy rate for its homes and affiliate hotels also dropped from 73% to 56% during that same period, although a $300 increase in average daily rates made up some of the difference.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
  • One single occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The failures of that occupation were many, relating to security, governance, the economy, and provision of basic municipal services.
    Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • With the sharp decline in migrants, the village's economy has taken a major hit, forcing residents back to traditional occupations.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Also this week, a former paralegal was acquitted after hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in August; Sabzi, a deli in Cornwall, England, is alleging that author Yasmin Khan’s new cookbook with the same name is trademark infringement; and more.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Policymakers should make clear that copyright applies whether infringement is committed by a human or by code.
    Gerard Scimeca, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Moved by Arthur’s story of dispossession, Dale wrote out a new will, which would see his shares of Indian Head Hills returned to Arthur and Chutto.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
  • That Haudenosaunee dispossession made the Erie Canal possible.
    Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Stripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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