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as in cartoon
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
a cartoonist who uses his daily strip to make his political points
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as in to undress
to remove clothing from
the nurse told the nervous mother to strip her screaming baby down to his diaper for the exam
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as in to deprive
to take something away from
an indiscretion that resulted in her being stripped of her authority
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Recent Examples of strip
Konstantin Hohr, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Many people use test strips to identify unwanted contaminants in their drugs and use smaller fentanyl doses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Trish Deitch, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Two Texas lawmakers, Rep. David Lowe of North Richland Hills and Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth, introduced identical bills in the Texas Legislature in March that would strip school boards of the power to initiate a district detachment by resolution.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Technical Foundation Of Modern Video Creation Video editing software traditionally works with timelines—strips of video, images and audio that can be arranged and modified.
—Konstantin Hohr, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Many people use test strips to identify unwanted contaminants in their drugs and use smaller fentanyl doses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
For Moss’ character, June Osborne, being stripped of all agency left her curled on a closet floor wishing for the end of her life.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Two Texas lawmakers, Rep. David Lowe of North Richland Hills and Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth, introduced identical bills in the Texas Legislature in March that would strip school boards of the power to initiate a district detachment by resolution.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strip
Noun
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Shaved into ribbons with a mandoline, the raw vegetables’ tender crunch shines through.—
Scott Clark,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its rotating stone and gem-set planets come adorned with gold ribbon with the engraved names of the planets inspired by 18th-century celestial charts.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The show started out as Skipper Chuck’s Popeye’s Playhouse after WTVJ bought the rights to the then-new animation series, and in between cartoons Zink performed alongside his comedic sidekick Scrubby, played by Richard Andrews.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The banner of the website was replaced with cartoon characters, a pornographic image and a music video.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He is used to having people around him who tend his body, who dress him and undress him.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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While Jackson's films don't exactly present too many situations in which the characters would be undressing to their skivvies, Blanchett, having embodied Galadriel across all three films, can provide first-hand testimony that underwear was worn.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The nightmare lasted for one week as the group restrained the man while beating him with a metal bat and depriving him of food and water, according to court documents.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Jones also said a change of venue would deprive him and the families of the other victims of the opportunity of watching the trial in person.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The show, which was adapted from a comic strip by Hank Ketcham, presented an idyllic vision of suburban America as the 1950s gave way to the tumultuous ’60s.—
Alexandra E. Petri,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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What: The exhibition will include works of art and memorabilia items as well as activities such as comic strip drawing, coloring, paper airplane making and photo opportunities.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The actress posted for photos on the red carpet in the coat before disrobing to a corset and maxi skirt adorned with lace doilies at the hem.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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The 30-year-old beauty — who appeared naked after disrobing out of a black fur coat to reveal a body-hugging, see-through micro dress — will not be legally charged for indecent exposure or other offenses.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Nathan Fillion has joined Lanterns, HBO’s upcoming drama series based on the Green Lantern DC comic.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA LAST LAUGH – Trump trolls liberals with unexpected plan to meet their favorite comic.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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