deprive (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive (of)
Verb
  • The university in January 2024 denied Tucker’s appeal of the findings.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 4 June 2025
  • Small business owners should not be denied access to their customers because of the government’s desire to place unnecessary restrictions on commerce.
    Julian Canete, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • The shock of game four forced begrudging acceptance, especially with the horrific injury to Jayson Tatum.
    Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • The begrudging foster father, played by Pedro Pascal, was killed by newcomer Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) in the second episode of the show’s second season.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Leslie and other researchers have long speculated to WIRED that global law enforcement may have strategically withheld Stern’s alleged identity as part of ongoing investigations.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
  • However, the university, according to the lawsuit, stated in its response that many additional records had been withheld due to their relation to legal actions, confidential information or privileged communications with lawyers.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Shy Tuttle to retain his job this summer with so many talented players in front of him.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
  • Humectants are substances that attract and retain water molecules, keeping things moist and hydrated by drawing moisture from the air or from deeper layers of the skin.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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