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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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
The scene in question sees Gere’s Edward undressing Roberts’ Vivian atop a hotel piano.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2024
The Illinois native put her dance skills to the test and finished off undressing from her white kicks, bedazzled jeans and Braves cap.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Linker writes that for many male students, particularly those who had military training, undressing for the camera was no biggie.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
On them, investigators discovered videos of naked women — and children — undressing in the bathroom, according to the complaint.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2024
The Illinois native put her dance skills to the test and finished off undressing from her white kicks, bedazzled jeans and Braves cap.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Linker writes that for many male students, particularly those who had military training, undressing for the camera was no biggie.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
On them, investigators discovered videos of naked women — and children — undressing in the bathroom, according to the complaint.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
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The aid shortfalls have stripped markets of goods and customers.Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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Chlorine and other chemicals in municipal water can strip the skin and hair of their natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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When excavating a massive pit, mining operations often hit groundwater, potentially exposing the area's water table (and local drinking water) to contamination.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, was exposed to technology in a unique way.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Over the next few years, the Victoria’s Secret runway show became the Met Ball of the disrobed.Danielle Pergament, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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The girl was in jail garb; the family has said the girl was asked to disrobe to put on the attire but refused to take off certain items.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
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Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Bake casserole: Bake, uncovered, at 325°F until potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Undress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undress. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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