1
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
bought matching end tables of stripped pine
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2
as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing
highway construction workers, stripped to the waist, toiled away in the sweltering heat
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also stript
1
as in undressed
to remove clothing from
the nurse told the nervous mother to strip her screaming baby down to his diaper for the exam
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as in deprived
to take something away from
an indiscretion that resulted in her being stripped of her authority
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Recent Examples of stripped
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Many formerly passionate Trump supporters in Miami have relatives and friends who were legally in the country and now have been stripped of their temporary status.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 5, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Two years of relentless violence have stripped the artifice from the Israeli political system.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
If your skin feels tight and stripped after cleansing, this lightweight toner will restore balance and hydration quickly.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair's progenitors engaged in a rendezvous that stripped off the outer layers of proto-Charon to create a disk of icy debris.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Under Lake, Voice of America has been stripped of all but four of its 49 language services; more than 90% of its workforce has been laid off or put on leave and its creation of original content and coverage has dried to a trickle.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Once Upon a Time Step into the charming coastal town of Storybrooke, Maine, where fairy-tale characters are suspended in time and stripped of their memories — all except for the Evil Queen, Regina (Lana Parrilla), who rules as mayor and author of the curse.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
They are rewarded with responsibility but stripped of meaning.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The moratorium provision was ultimately stripped from the bill before final passage.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Many formerly passionate Trump supporters in Miami have relatives and friends who were legally in the country and now have been stripped of their temporary status.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 5, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Two years of relentless violence have stripped the artifice from the Israeli political system.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
If your skin feels tight and stripped after cleansing, this lightweight toner will restore balance and hydration quickly.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair's progenitors engaged in a rendezvous that stripped off the outer layers of proto-Charon to create a disk of icy debris.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Under Lake, Voice of America has been stripped of all but four of its 49 language services; more than 90% of its workforce has been laid off or put on leave and its creation of original content and coverage has dried to a trickle.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Once Upon a Time Step into the charming coastal town of Storybrooke, Maine, where fairy-tale characters are suspended in time and stripped of their memories — all except for the Evil Queen, Regina (Lana Parrilla), who rules as mayor and author of the curse.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
They are rewarded with responsibility but stripped of meaning.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripped
Adjective
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Similar complaints were made in the 1990s and 2000s building boom that led to a series of functional stadia springing up across the UK, usually complete with bare breeze block walls that gave a pre-match pint on the concourse all the appeal of an evening spent down the local multi-story car park.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The can opener mounted on the prep table had a dirty blade, an employee touched food with his bare hands and there was no thermometer for checking internal food temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What to expect Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to watch with the naked eye.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The cloth, bearing an image of a naked man with long hair and a beard, as well as reddish-brown stains resembling wounds from crucifixion, quickly became popular.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Campbell told investigators he was stressed and sleep deprived and was trying to get the baby to stop crying, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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But critics argued that the move was unlawful and deprived borrowers of their legal right to enroll in affordable repayment plans and pursue student loan forgiveness under IDR and PSLF, triggering a legal challenge.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And in the height of summer, with an extra air conditioner pumping in the corner, the heat from the semi-exposed kitchen can make the dining room feel slightly steamy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a good amount of pedaling and a few exposed, high-stakes areas.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Miley Cyrus shocked viewers by stripping down to a nude bikini top and briefs and grinding, twerking and thrusting on fellow performer Robin Thicke at the 2013 show in one of the raciest performances in MTV history.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some of those, err, parts are on display in the finished film, including in one scene where Tatum gets caught bathing in the toy store by a manager (Peter Dinklage) and then runs away fully nude.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The three uncovered slides have soft but firm padding that extends more than 10 feet past the end of the slide.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Reheat in an uncovered casserole dish in a 350-degree F oven for 15 minutes, until hot all the way through.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The layout also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, while the open living room has room for a sofa, TV stand, bookcase, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Stripped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripped. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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