STRIPT (DOWN) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

stripped (down)

verb

variants also stript (down)

past tense of strip (down)

as in pruned

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Climbing Roses Climbing roses should not be pruned in the fall except to remove broken branches.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Small plantings can be pruned back by hand with pruners, while larger beds can be tackled by mowing the plants down with your lawnmower deck set on the highest setting.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pruned

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The technology behind these voices has grown so refined that the vast majority of the general population hasn’t even noticed the transition has been made.

— Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
This results in a synthetic crude oil that can be further refined and used a fuel for cars, trucks and even airplanes.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of refined

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While most people recognize that this process takes years and involves various stages, public knowledge of specifics is often oversimplified, overdramatized, or simply left mysterious.

— Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026
These categories complicate what can otherwise be oversimplified.

— Matthew Alemu, The Conversation, 15 June 2026

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The set includes two stoppers that measure 2 inches tall by 39 inches wide, which can be trimmed to fit under most standard-sized doors.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Homeowners associations are known for rules about paint colors, fences and keeping the lawn trimmed.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

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