1
as in stripping
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in deposing
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 depriving
These disputes have engulfed so many parts of our society, depriving us of the ability to find common ground.
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Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
While the dogs are now safe with foster families, Holmes faces multiple charges, including confining an animal without sufficient food or water, keeping animals in an enclosure without exercise or air, and tormenting or depriving an animal.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The original study, the Women’s Health Initiative, was published in 2002 and met with immediate media attention incorrectly highlighting the risks, generating unnecessary fear of HRT and depriving women of symptom relief and long-term health benefits clearly demonstrated by the study.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Doing so while depriving a great rival of a piece of history is an intoxicating combination — for both players.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Aeration also keeps thatch, a layer of dead grass and organic material, from building up at the soil’s surface and depriving roots of their needs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Some Head Start programs were forced to close during the last shutdown, depriving families of critical child care.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Seventy-five years ago, hundreds of millions of children were excluded from formal schooling, not only depriving them of their right to education but also standing in the way of global development.
—Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
While the dogs are now safe with foster families, Holmes faces multiple charges, including confining an animal without sufficient food or water, keeping animals in an enclosure without exercise or air, and tormenting or depriving an animal.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The original study, the Women’s Health Initiative, was published in 2002 and met with immediate media attention incorrectly highlighting the risks, generating unnecessary fear of HRT and depriving women of symptom relief and long-term health benefits clearly demonstrated by the study.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Doing so while depriving a great rival of a piece of history is an intoxicating combination — for both players.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Aeration also keeps thatch, a layer of dead grass and organic material, from building up at the soil’s surface and depriving roots of their needs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Some Head Start programs were forced to close during the last shutdown, depriving families of critical child care.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Seventy-five years ago, hundreds of millions of children were excluded from formal schooling, not only depriving them of their right to education but also standing in the way of global development.
—Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving
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Work requirements risk stripping coverage from people who are unable to work because caregiving responsibilities, sometimes coupled with their own health or physical limitations, can make consistent employment realistically impossible.—
Emily D. Tisdale,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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Moments like this have a way of stripping leadership down to its essentials.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the president has brought Russia’s Vladimir Putin out of isolation, stunned the world by deposing Venezuela’s leader and made invasion threats toward Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of NATO member Denmark.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Some are counting on the United States deposing him, Saddam Hussein-style (or Salvador Allende-style, or Manuel Noriega-style).—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
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If addiction ends in reconnection, as Kennedy says, then dismissing interventions that create stability, trust, and continuity in people’s lives is counterproductive.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the designer explained in his letter that the seasonal campaign is more focused on the theme of dependency and the support of a community, dismissing self sufficiency.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Seattle defense, which nicknamed itself the Dark Side, lived in quarterback Drake Maye’s face, sacking him six times and harassing him into three turnovers.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seattle swarmed quarterback Drake Maye all game, sacking him six times and forcing three turnovers, leaving New England scoreless through the first three quarters.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Placing seedlings inside a cardboard box with an open top can prevent pots from toppling over if there’s a strong breeze.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The development is the latest as Syria's new leaders have struggled since toppling former President Bashar Assad in December 2024 to assert their full authority over the country torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Depriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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