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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripping (down)
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Hegseth appears to be playing almost no part in major defense issues; instead, he is preoccupied with firing senior Pentagon leaders and pruning promotion lists.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026 -
If this isn't practical, consider pruning the berries off of plants that are closest to the patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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According to Kim, trimming also helps to maintain the hair’s shape and manageability.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
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With Christmas approaching, Kevin Costner is in the midst of trimming his tree.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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