stripping (down)

present participle of strip (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
Verb
  • The pruning frequency depends on the climate.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Below are the pruning methods for each type.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Compressing multiyear pre-construction cycles into days or weeks and trimming 20% off project costs could expand supply faster than most policy interventions.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • After cutting and trimming any splinters, place the stakes behind the trellis.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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