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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
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Ahead, experts share simple tips for caring for hoya plants, covering everything from planting to pruning.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trailing most of the game, Dallas couldn't get a fourth-quarter stop after trimming the deficit to three points with 10 minutes remaining.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s in part by trimming the approval process.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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