1
as in to strip
to remove clothing from
I quickly undressed myself and pulled on a set of dry clothes
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
a self-styled financial investor who was eventually undressed as a con artist running a pyramid scheme
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Recent Examples of undress
Shortly after, the lawsuit says, Gaiman undressed himself and started to bathe with her.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
In overtime, Tippett took a feed from Noah Cates and undressed Merzlikins on a backhand, prompting a bench-clearing celebration with his teammates.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Then, Alvarez undressed and proceeded to take a shower with the door and shower curtain open.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Jamie accepts Claire’s soothing words but still takes the opportunity to begin undressing his love and walking her toward their bed.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
In overtime, Tippett took a feed from Noah Cates and undressed Merzlikins on a backhand, prompting a bench-clearing celebration with his teammates.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Then, Alvarez undressed and proceeded to take a shower with the door and shower curtain open.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Jamie accepts Claire’s soothing words but still takes the opportunity to begin undressing his love and walking her toward their bed.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undress
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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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Frequently Asked Questions At what temperature does wax paper melt? Wax melts when exposed to high heat, with a melting point of approximately 420°F and higher, so wax paper is best for cold applications in the kitchen.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS BEHIND THE SCENES – Radical activist's ties to Cori Bush exposed after emerging as spokesperson for track star's murder suspect.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Judges are disrobed, dishonored, disappointed, and defined.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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But what is the logical conclusion of a culture that revels in the suggestion of disrobing?—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Undress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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