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unclothes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclothe

as in undresses

to remove clothing from partially unclothed the patient for treatment

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strips

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Texting also strips out tone of voice and facial expression, the signals that make intent easier to interpret.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Most tap water in the UAE comes from desalination, which strips out salt but leaves minerals behind, producing a mineral load that builds up on hair, skin and surfaces.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

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