Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
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Glovinsky recommends pruning one to two times a year to keep the canopy at a size that's proportional to the tree's container.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026 -
The open wounds created by pruning make the plant vulnerable to cold.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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And that unease is worth keeping in mind for business leaders considering trimming the payroll.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shut the water while trimming the unwanted hair.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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