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
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On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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In a 112-110 overtime win over the Clippers, a thrilling victory before a packed house at Ball Arena, the two sides of Jamal Murray encapsulated the two sides of the Denver Nuggets.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
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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Pity the documentary filmmaker: A job already replete with near impossibilities—impossible to secure funding, impossible to get distribution, impossible to find an attentive audience—has just become even more difficult.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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