1
as in robs
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
the teens ripped off the store where they had been working for the summer
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2
as in steals
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the thief ripped off some jewelry as soon as no one was looking
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3
as in squeezes
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
an investigation revealed that a whole slew of suppliers had been ripping off the defense department
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Minnesota would finish fifth if Memphis beats Denver and the Clippers beat the Warriors or if Denver beats Memphis and the Warriors beat the Clippers.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
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If Denver beats Memphis and the Clippers beat the Warriors, the Wolves would finish sixth.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Rips off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rips%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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