strip away

verb

stripped away also stript away; stripping away; strips away

1

: to remove (something that covers a surface) : to pull pieces of a covering away from a surface

strip away the bark of a tree

2

: to remove (unimportant material) from something

The editor stripped away repetitive sections of the essay.

Examples of strip away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spirit was a pioneer among ultra-low-cost carriers, keeping its fares down by stripping away amenities that travelers had previously taken for granted. —Joel Rose, NPR, 2 May 2026

These richer formulas cleanse without stripping away moisture, which is key when your barrier is already compromised. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026

Game 6 strips away everything the Lakers had in Game 5 — home court, two days of rest (and stew over a blowout loss) and control of the series. —Law Murray, New York Times, 1 May 2026

This account strips away the friction points with no monthly fee, no minimum opening deposit, no minimum balance to earn the full APY and no cap on withdrawals or transfers. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Rhymes for strip away

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