strip (down)

verb

Definition of strip (down)next
as in to prune

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  1. prune
  2. dumb down
  3. trim
  4. refine
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  • Although they can be pruned into any shape, Wood recommends that pruning is kept within the framework of the plant.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Grape vines and trees will lose their crop if they aren’t pruned in time.
    Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of prune
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  • The president-elect tends to avoid details—during his first term, aides learned to dumb down their presentations with bullet points.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Where there other ideas about how to dumb down Sage?
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 June 2024
Definition of dumb down
Verb
  • The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Bookings are now open in California, with the Origin trim starting at US$89,900, and the Signature trim at US$102,900.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of trim
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  • This year, Chanel will be investing in data collection and processes to identify evolving hotspots and drivers of carbon emissions to sharpen and refine its transition plan.
    Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Chief Strategy Officer Suzi Watford, a former SiriusXM executive who also previously worked for Lewis at the Journal, has been collaborating with senior leaders for months to refine the Post's mission for the current age.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of refine
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