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as in stripping
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in deposing
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 depriving
Pure nitrogen gas was then pumped into the mask, forcing him to breathe it in and depriving him of the oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions.
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arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nitrogen executions faced legal challenges The nitrogen hypoxia method of execution is carried out by depriving the condemned of oxygen as the inmate inhales nitrogen through a mask and asphyxiates.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Pure nitrogen gas will then be pumped into the mask, forcing him to breathe it in and depriving him of the oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
In theory, depriving future researchers of places in academia could push them toward the private sector, which potentially aligns with a conservative pro-business approach.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
Humanitarian aid groups have condemned the move as depriving basic necessities.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Under the protocol, the subject is strapped to a gurney, forced to breathe pure nitrogen gas through a mask placed on their face, depriving them of oxygen.
—CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
The sheriff's office said Tuesday that the company that provides natural gas service for the home made no significant findings after looking for gas leaks and carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal by depriving people from getting enough oxygen.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Lucy was coddled to the point of depriving her of developing basic life skills.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nitrogen executions faced legal challenges The nitrogen hypoxia method of execution is carried out by depriving the condemned of oxygen as the inmate inhales nitrogen through a mask and asphyxiates.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Pure nitrogen gas will then be pumped into the mask, forcing him to breathe it in and depriving him of the oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
In theory, depriving future researchers of places in academia could push them toward the private sector, which potentially aligns with a conservative pro-business approach.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
Humanitarian aid groups have condemned the move as depriving basic necessities.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Under the protocol, the subject is strapped to a gurney, forced to breathe pure nitrogen gas through a mask placed on their face, depriving them of oxygen.
—CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
The sheriff's office said Tuesday that the company that provides natural gas service for the home made no significant findings after looking for gas leaks and carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal by depriving people from getting enough oxygen.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Lucy was coddled to the point of depriving her of developing basic life skills.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Just a few days later, the Israeli government effectively began the process of dismissing Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s attorney general.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The flower stem can grow to be two to three feet tall or more, often making the plant somewhat top-heavy, so staking or weighing down the container can help prevent the pot from toppling over.—
Janet Carson,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Then came Ukraine’s Maidan revolution in 2013, when tens of thousands of Ukrainians filled Kyiv’s Maidan square for days before toppling the pro-Russia regime.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Depriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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