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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This sustainable approach stems from her upbringing in a crowded household with three siblings.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The moment is a fraught time for the press corps and the WHCA itself.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine’s military succeeded in stopping Russian forces from taking over the capital Kyiv in the first, fraught days of Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
24 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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Last week, markets were awash in rumors that the Bank of Japan, People’s Bank of China or one Asian monetary authority or another might be reducing exposure to Trump’s policy chaos.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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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 1 May. 2025.
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