1
as in to strip
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power
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Recent Examples of deprive
With that condition, a person’s heart is still beating but the lungs stop functioning, depriving oxygen from their system, eventually killing them.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2025
To explain any more than that would be depriving newcomers of perhaps the most refreshing reinvention of the zombie film since the early 2000s.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Additionally, the nearly $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid could deprive more than 10 million Americans of health insurance and regular access to doctors.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
This deprives patients of the possible benefit of a new treatment while elevating their risk.
—Madison Plunkert, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2025
To explain any more than that would be depriving newcomers of perhaps the most refreshing reinvention of the zombie film since the early 2000s.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Additionally, the nearly $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid could deprive more than 10 million Americans of health insurance and regular access to doctors.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
This deprives patients of the possible benefit of a new treatment while elevating their risk.
—Madison Plunkert, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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When University of Pennsylvania administrators announced that the school was stripping Lia (formerly William) Thomas, ...—
Becket Adams,
National Review,
6 July 2025
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The mountains rose up, stripped the overriding rocks, and then cooled down.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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He was signed aged 29 in 2022 on a free transfer, usurped Vicente Guaita to become first choice and then, after being deposed by Henderson, was sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 for £10million ($13.5m).—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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None of those who were deposed was mentioned by name at the hearing.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Ange Postecoglou was sacked two weeks later and replaced by Thomas Frank.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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On a stroll through New York City yesterday, Hathaway’s outfit offered a fun solution for not sacking off your denim in the high summer heat just yet.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is dismissing the rules governing world trade.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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So far, nearly 60,000 federal employees have been dismissed, with the State Department layoffs marking the latest round of cuts.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Planting them in groups or among other plants helps keep them upright, but tall varieties often topple over onto their neighbors as the season progresses.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic grew even weaker in December, when rebels toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another faithful Iranian ally.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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