stripping (down)

Definition of stripping (down)next
present participle of strip (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
Verb
  • To minimize infection, always clean and sterilize pruning equipment between plants.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Flowering woody shrubs that bloom on new wood tolerate or thrive on fairly aggressive pruning, while those that bloom on old wood require more careful, restrained pruning.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Protective measures range from trimming at-risk tree branches to replacing flimsy exterior doors with stronger ones.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Michael is stepping into a really key role trimming the wing, which is probably one of the harder roles on the F50.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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