as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption
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Recent Examples of rife
Children outwitting their parents in the technology stakes is clearly rife.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
In a moment when economic uncertainty is rife and the fashion industry is under pressure to decelerate, normcore represents restraint.
—Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Especially today, when confusing and contradictory messages about racial and gender pioneers are rife, he should be celebrated as a unique and remarkable leader whose impact is still felt.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Arguments and accusations of blasphemy regarding teaching yoga sutras rather than Bible scripture are rife within the Black yoga community.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
In a moment when economic uncertainty is rife and the fashion industry is under pressure to decelerate, normcore represents restraint.
—Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Especially today, when confusing and contradictory messages about racial and gender pioneers are rife, he should be celebrated as a unique and remarkable leader whose impact is still felt.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Arguments and accusations of blasphemy regarding teaching yoga sutras rather than Bible scripture are rife within the Black yoga community.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
Adjective
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In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Timberwolves needed a win on Sunday against the Utah Jazz to secure a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs and avoid the fraught path that is the Play-In Tournament.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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And while the energy never dipped, with fans jumping, dancing, and singing along for the entire hour-and-a-half set, some of the biggest reactions came after Armstrong tweaked some lyrics to reflect the current fraught political climate.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Delta 9 Delta 9 is the most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 1,450-square-foot living space offers an open-concept design with fresh interior and exterior paint, abundant natural light, tree-top views, and multiple outdoor venues.—
Monica Lander,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lungs are already awash in a fat-rich material called surfactant, which coats the lungs’ interior and keeps the tissue from collapsing.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Massive windows keep the indoors awash in sunlight.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The post is replete with myths and false transphobic stereotypes, particularly revolving around the narratives that gender and biology are inextricable and that trans women are dangerous.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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The newswires are replete with anecdotal arguments about why the markets will or won’t rebound from President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tariffs.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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