1
as in to strip
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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2
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
The Senate’s framework for advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda is stuck in limbo as House conservatives dig in on their opposition to the measure despite pressure from President Trump — depriving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of the votes needed to adopt the blueprint.
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Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The more cynical one is that Trump and Musk know this and want to weaponize it to their electoral advantage, intentionally depriving what are understood to be unfriendly voters of their right to to participate in elections with onerous requirements or simply zapping them from the rolls.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, more modest, consistent daily calorie counting might not leave you feeling as deprived.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Blowing up command bunkers and burying the officers in the rubble can offset the Russians’ manpower advantage—by depriving that manpower of leadership.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The more cynical one is that Trump and Musk know this and want to weaponize it to their electoral advantage, intentionally depriving what are understood to be unfriendly voters of their right to to participate in elections with onerous requirements or simply zapping them from the rolls.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, more modest, consistent daily calorie counting might not leave you feeling as deprived.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Blowing up command bunkers and burying the officers in the rubble can offset the Russians’ manpower advantage—by depriving that manpower of leadership.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive
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Following the mass exodus of Pac-12 schools early last year, that conference was stripped of its recognition as a CFP automatic qualifier.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Imagine Reddit with no critical comments or TikTok stripped of political satire.—
Daryl Lim,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2025
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This means government officials from Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the state will be deposed under oath.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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Both men, who are two of Sudan’s most powerful generals, jointly deposed the country’s long-time leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019 and subsequently played a role in a military coup two years later.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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The city was sacked again — this time by the Turks — and incorporated into the Ottoman Empire.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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At the crossroads of Roman roads in ancient Gaul, Cassel was sacked by the Vikings in the late 9th century, and later became a 17th-century war prize fought over by France and Spain.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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