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
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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
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
This indicated that the animals were experiencing some internal signals of their deprived state, and potentially craved salt as a way to boost their blood volume without diluting ion levels.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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
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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The predictable result of Trump’s tariffs will be higher costs for American businesses and consumers, fewer export markets, a global economic slowdown and a disadvantaged place in the global economy.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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This eye-popping mini was hand-crocheted by disadvantaged female artisans to help empower them — something Chelsea herself is trying to do with her self-deprecating boyfriend, Rick.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 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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These navigators link impoverished Floridians with the network of religious and community organizations that support them and teach them how to take of themselves, according to Hope Florida’s supporters.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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On the idyllic shores of the once popular tourist hot spot Inle Lake, in southern Shan state, the earthquake destroyed hundreds of bamboo houses on stilts occupied by impoverished villagers, according to aid workers.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Meantime, brands that have thus far managed to weather a wider luxury downturn and depressed consumer spending, such as Hermes , could be best placed to pass on price rises.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the knock-on effects — namely, depressed U.S. consumer spending and a pullback in ad budgets — would clearly cut into Hollywood’s profits, according to analysts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Apr. 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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There’s a real debate to be had about what responsibility better-off neighborhoods like Hyde Park have to help solve humanitarian problems that often are laid at the feet of poorer areas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The strong United cohort, almost entirely comprised of dominant sides under Ferguson, has not shied away from criticising the club, players and managers when results have been poor.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The students were all previously enrolled in the university’s Insights program, which helps underprivileged young people get into the arts.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
16 Oct. 2024
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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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“Deprived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprived. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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