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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
Verb
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Best of all, mountain laurels have a naturally compact and rounded form, which rarely needs pruning.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026 -
Some shrubs also benefit from pruning to encourage more flowering.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Ensuring your porch is unwelcoming by relocating bird baths or feeders and trimming nearby trees can prevent birds from making nests.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Midfielder Mauricio pulled one back for Paraguay in the 73rd minute, trimming the United States' lead to 3-1.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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