1
as in to strip
to remove clothing from
I quickly undressed myself and pulled on a set of dry clothes
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
a self-styled financial investor who was eventually undressed as a con artist running a pyramid scheme
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Recent Examples of undress
This included limiting Grok on X to paying subscribers and attempting to stop Grok from undressing women.
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Robert Hart,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
The Grok software, created by Musk’s company xAI, made the images at the request of users who tried to break through undressing restrictions the service put in place in January.
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David Ingram,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
The boy then claimed to have watched the video the phone had captured, according to the affidavit, which allegedly depicts Six setting up the camerawhere the boy was about to undress.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
These workers, the journalists found, see people undressing, using the bathroom and recording their own bank cards by accident.
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Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Robert Hart,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
The Grok software, created by Musk’s company xAI, made the images at the request of users who tried to break through undressing restrictions the service put in place in January.
—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
The boy then claimed to have watched the video the phone had captured, according to the affidavit, which allegedly depicts Six setting up the camerawhere the boy was about to undress.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
These workers, the journalists found, see people undressing, using the bathroom and recording their own bank cards by accident.
—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undress
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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Outdoor ceiling fans are exposed to constant moisture and humidity.
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The Callasli dropped the pointed toe, lowered the shine and exposed considerably more skin, giving her second pink heel in three days a lighter summer shape rather than making Saturday’s shoe do another round.
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With an increasing number of thrift stores closing dressing rooms (a move often made to discourage theft), some people disrobe right there in the open.
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The play navigates between past and present, and six of the actors disrobe for the Act 2 opening scene.
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Archaeologists also uncovered extensive drainage systems, flooring, and a hypocaust—a sophisticated Roman underfloor heating system supported by brick pillars.
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Carro also ruled that key evidence, including a gun and a red notebook, uncovered during a subsequent search of the backpack, could be used at trial.
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“Undress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undress. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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