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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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Nash kick-started things with a quick six points to open the third quarter, trimming it to a one-point game at 40-39.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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This time, though, the Heat put together a 10-0 run as part of trimming the deficit to 103-92 entering the fourth.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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