depriving (of)

present participle of deprive (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving (of)
Verb
  • But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
    Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The police department is withholding his identity until the family is notified.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • However, the department faced criticism from some lawmakers who questioned whether the department violated the act by withholding some materials and missing the deadline to release the files.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The Nets still project with spending power after retaining Sharpe and Minott.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Fans and critics met her pivot with begrudging respect, thanks to the strength of the album’s melodies.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • His theory might receive only begrudging mention in psychology textbooks, but it is used, directly and indirectly, in classrooms worldwide.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Depriving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving%20%28of%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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