as in disadvantaged
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
a program to help deprived children
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as in stripped
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in deposed
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 deprived
Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The house, built for the aristocracy nearly 300 years ago, was divided into 19 tenement flats in the late 19th century as the area became more deprived and crowded.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 27 June 2024
Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
The complaint says that since at least 2018, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits deprived smaller businesses of access to discounts and rebates, harming their ability to compete with large national and regional chain stores.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
People from certain ethnic groups and those living in deprived areas are waiting longer for public healthcare in England, an analysis has shown.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The house, built for the aristocracy nearly 300 years ago, was divided into 19 tenement flats in the late 19th century as the area became more deprived and crowded.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 27 June 2024
Verb
They are depraved on account of being deprived.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
The complaint says that since at least 2018, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits deprived smaller businesses of access to discounts and rebates, harming their ability to compete with large national and regional chain stores.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprived
Adjective
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Trump’s dismantling of the Education Department puts student loan services, civil rights enforcement and funding for disadvantaged students in limbo.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, McMahon said the agency will still administer those statutory programs that students from disadvantaged backgrounds rely on.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Kremlin deposed Gierek in 1980, but that visit became a seminal moment in John Paul’s papacy and his efforts to break the Soviet Union.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Sacramento Kings deposed him as head coach on Friday, a little more than two years after taking over a 30-win team that hadn’t been to the playoffs in 17 years and failing to lead them to a championship.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With the dwarfs and bandits by her side, Snow White vows to reclaim her parents’ home and restore peace to her impoverished kingdom.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The homes are part of an ambitious five-year plan, announced in 2021, to build 50,000 additional apartments in Pyongyang, where residents’ quality of life is considerably higher than elsewhere in the impoverished country.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Swelling in the hands and feet, getting sick frequently, feeling depressed, or having wounds that are slow to heal.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The photographer asked me to act sad and depressed, to stop smiling.—
Gaylyn Henderson, MPH,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This can manifest in poor financial behaviors like excessive credit card debt, minimal savings, or impulsive investment decisions.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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From the moment the details of the agreement became known, analysts gave the deal a poor prognosis.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Soon after, Henley formed Developing Options, a nonprofit involved in gang intervention that also provided underprivileged children a safe outlet in sports.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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In it, attention-seeking Dunder Mifflin manager Michael Scott (Carell) pledges to pay the college tuition for a group of underprivileged third-graders.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Deprived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprived. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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