UNCLOTHES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

unclothes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclothe

as in undresses

to remove clothing from partially unclothed the patient for treatment

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strips

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What the new law requires The new law keeps the ELPAC score of Level 4 sufficient to exit the English learner path, but strips the other requirements, putting California in line with 44 states that have just one requirement.

— Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Bathing too often strips natural oils and dries out the skin and coat.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

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