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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
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
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Rather than stripping the skin, Japanese skin care emphasizes gentle yet thorough cleansing to preserve hydration.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The diner was reborn in 1984 as the Comet tapping into the diner’s retro roots, stripping off later additions, including a mansard roof, to reveal the structure’s original chrome and steel dome.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Instead, a future Democratic administration and Congress should pass legislation preserving the Fed’s independent power to set monetary policy, while stripping most other authorities away from the central bank.
—Aaron Klein, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
The hybrid gel-cream formula creates a rich, foamy lather that cleanses without stripping moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
They are also infused with lactic acid and lift off your makeup without irritating or stripping your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Scores of plucky swimmers plunged into 2026 early Thursday by stripping to their bathing suits in the near-freezing temperatures at DeLeon Springs State Park and jumping into the steamy water.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Matthews is stripping pucks with authority and regularity.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Weisel recommends removing the leaves, or at least stripping the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Rather than stripping the skin, Japanese skin care emphasizes gentle yet thorough cleansing to preserve hydration.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The diner was reborn in 1984 as the Comet tapping into the diner’s retro roots, stripping off later additions, including a mansard roof, to reveal the structure’s original chrome and steel dome.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Instead, a future Democratic administration and Congress should pass legislation preserving the Fed’s independent power to set monetary policy, while stripping most other authorities away from the central bank.
—Aaron Klein, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
The hybrid gel-cream formula creates a rich, foamy lather that cleanses without stripping moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
They are also infused with lactic acid and lift off your makeup without irritating or stripping your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Scores of plucky swimmers plunged into 2026 early Thursday by stripping to their bathing suits in the near-freezing temperatures at DeLeon Springs State Park and jumping into the steamy water.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Matthews is stripping pucks with authority and regularity.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The plaintiff seeks damages for privacy invasion, emotional distress, reputational harm and alleged placement on government watch lists.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the film — about a woman torn between two brothers — didn’t have anything that would qualify as nudity today, its scenes of Bardot undressing and dancing barefoot to African music scandalized viewers in France and America.—
Angelina Rascouet,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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How did school board handle woman undressing?—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The teacher’s union, which represents nearly 2 million members, filed a lawsuit against the administration in March, accusing it of depriving student loan borrowers of their rights.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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George’s children have never been born, depriving the world of Zuzu’s petals.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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Instead, his biggest critic after the ejection was his mother, Ann Kerr, who lives in Southern California and made the short trip to Inglewood.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Izzo was asked about Davis’ ejection after the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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One single occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Following the German occupation in March 1944, Hungarian and Nazi authorities deported approximately 430,000–440,000 Jews to Auschwitz in a matter of weeks, most of whom were murdered on arrival.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The occupation lasted 19 years.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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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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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
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“Stripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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