stripping (down)

present participle of strip (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
Verb
  • The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Getting the timing right is key because pruning daylilies at the wrong time can make plants flower less.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Tidy it up, trimming off any leggy, weak winter growth.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish, trimming or breaking ladyfingers as needed to fit.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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