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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
The president has insisted the project would be completely covered by private donations, an arrangement that critics say is rife with potential conflicts of interests.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
This can be done by lowering the tax burden on citizens, especially young people, and making sure our state government does not become bloated and rife with fraud.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
In a time when Italy—plus the Roman Catholic Church—was rife with factionalism, a political job was risky.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
This can be done by lowering the tax burden on citizens, especially young people, and making sure our state government does not become bloated and rife with fraud.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
In a time when Italy—plus the Roman Catholic Church—was rife with factionalism, a political job was risky.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hilton and Becerra have been neck and neck in recent June primary polls, often leading a crowded field of gubernatorial candidates.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Curated by Our Editors In the latter outbreak, a person who was likely infected by a rodent and had fever symptoms attended a crowded birthday party with around 100 other people for 90 minutes.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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As a break from the drudgery of surviving a fraught postgraduate landscape, Harris sought refuge in her imagination.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Disney struck its deal when interest rates were low and capital was abundant.—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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How do developing economies gain access to abundant clean energy without repeating the fossil-fuel pathway that built the wealth of industrialized nations?—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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For the first time, the stands were awash in burgundy and blue, with longtime sports fans and young girls alike cloaked in the colors to watch the inaugural Toronto Tempo game, celebrating the country's first WNBA team.—
Julia Viele,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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The buildings are awash in pastels; the locals are friendly, quick to smile.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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Panitch’s talk was part of a packed programme of events celebrating Japan’s selection as Country of Honor in the Cannes Marche.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The 48-year-old journalist and Today with Jenna & Sheinelle co-host opened up about sorting through her packed basement while preparing to move houses for the first time in years.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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The end result is a drone which cannot be detected, cannot be jammed, and can reliably find and hit moving targets.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Long airport lines, jammed planes, higher fares and potential flight delays are set to plague the coming summer travel season as more Americans fly at home and abroad.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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