rip-off 1 of 2

as in theft
an instance of theft a daring burglary of the art museum that resulted in one of the greatest rip-offs in history

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Recent Examples of rip-off
Noun
The rip-offs included romance cons in which a fraudster pretended to be someone who was romantically interested in the victim and then began asking for money. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025 In a short while, such programs will be viewed as laughable anachronisms; a few years later, as dangerous rip-offs worthy of elaborate progressive consumer protections. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tracking bees and thieves Although Russell hasn’t had his own hives ripped off en masse, nearly 500 sent from a beekeeper in Montana and under his care were taken from his property years ago, during the the first spike in reported thefts. Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025 That was nowhere more apparent than midway through the second half when Clemson ripped off a 12-0 run that took the Tigers from down 5 points to up 7. Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rip-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-off
Noun
  • Although Thailand is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, theft is not uncommon.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • With stowaway straps, this dual-purpose duffel doubles as a backpack, and the main compartment is lockable to prevent in-flight theft.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Last year, some 1-year-old dogs were robbed of their first race to show off their hard work during training season, Freking said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Gonzalez and Renay Moreno, who prosecutors allege was an accomplice, then robbed seven patrons inside the game room, according to the district attorney’s office.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While its interior artfully blends mid-century aesthetics with a modern Scandinavian feel, the food and beverage program truly steals the spotlight.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • While the competitive spirt was certainly alive and well between co-parents Tarek, Heather and Christina throughout the season, another personal crisis unexpectedly stole the show: Christina's split from Josh.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In July 2022, Renay announced her split from NE-YO in a fiery Instagram caption that accused him of cheating.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Here are four deeper psychological factors behind why some people cheat—even in happy relationships.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • From matte and hydrating to tinted and opaque, here are the most flattering nude lipsticks to swipe on.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Just a few weeks ago, Birds By Joe 2 was also hit by a brazen robbery, when a young man swiped a $7,000 African grey parrot from the store.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Risks remain—policy shifts could stall, or DOGE’s efficiency drive might squeeze budgets—but the upside potential is tantalizing.
    Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Goldman Sachs previously estimated that these tariffs could increase inflation by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and risking retaliatory measures from other nations.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • They were all plucked from Gerbi’s orbit of creatives.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Leaving the ‘Touch of Gold’ Holly in the planter, pluck out the cool weather annuals to make room for their summer-friendly counterparts.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • That s–t just kinda stuck with me, from the n—as that used to hustle and hang out with me.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Garita, on the other hand, hustled for loose balls and rebounds, finishing with just four points but a team-high 10 rebounds.
    Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025

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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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