1
as in to strip
to remove clothing from
I quickly undressed myself and pulled on a set of dry clothes
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
a self-styled financial investor who was eventually undressed as a con artist running a pyramid scheme
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Recent Examples of undress
Jamie accepts Claire’s soothing words but still takes the opportunity to begin undressing his love and walking her toward their bed.
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Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Week 11, 7:42 remaining in the second quarter, third-and-7
On third-and-7, against the Rams, Maye motioned running back Antonio Gibson outside to undress the coverage.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Marner starts by undressing Parker Wotherspoon and then threads a pass that Knies can hammer home.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
The new version places Beyoncé, dressed in the brand’s Essential Sporty T-shirt and 501 ’90s jeans, undressing down to Levi’s boxer shorts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Week 11, 7:42 remaining in the second quarter, third-and-7
On third-and-7, against the Rams, Maye motioned running back Antonio Gibson outside to undress the coverage.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Marner starts by undressing Parker Wotherspoon and then threads a pass that Knies can hammer home.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
The new version places Beyoncé, dressed in the brand’s Essential Sporty T-shirt and 501 ’90s jeans, undressing down to Levi’s boxer shorts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undress
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Water can then seep into the wood itself and cause swelling, while strong cleaners can strip the finish, leaving the wood more susceptible to damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Another key gauge that strips out volatile food and energy costs is now projected to reach 2.7%, up from 2.5% in the bank's earlier forecast.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Authorities said the child may have been exposed to the disease during international travel.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, after a year Ponzi was exposed and convicted of fraud, but by that time his victims had lost $20 million.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
1 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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Shelly is with her, and the two dissect Shelly’s dismal love life as Annette disrobes.—
Rhonda Garelick,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Connecting with industry peers on platforms like X or LinkedIn can uncover hidden opportunities.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, deputies also uncovered an unexpected aquatic trove: 35 live abalone, a northwestern pond turtle, wet clothing and tools apparently used to pry abalone from rocks, authorities said in a statement.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Undress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undress. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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