1
as in to rob
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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as in to steal
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 to cheat
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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Recent Examples of rip-off
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
For brands and their consumers, this translates to scams, rip-off products and copycat items.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
After the Tigers put together an impressive, methodical opening drive that ended with a touchdown, Randall ripped off a 41-yard run on the third drive of the game.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Democrats came across in the election as defending the status quo—talking sometimes about insurance rip-offs —but fining or imprisoning no one.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
For brands and their consumers, this translates to scams, rip-off products and copycat items.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
After the Tigers put together an impressive, methodical opening drive that ended with a touchdown, Randall ripped off a 41-yard run on the third drive of the game.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-off
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Reuters said China coerced foreign businesses to share sensitive technology with Chinese firms, all while committing intellectual property theft.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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All individuals inside the vehicle were found in possession of multiple key fobs, indicating a clear intention to commit vehicle theft.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Together, the unlikely duo plan to rob the World Diamond Center in Nice, France — a story point that Gudegast would’ve preferred to keep under wraps.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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According to the filing, around 15-20 people armed with rifles and handguns kidnapped the pair on Dec. 16 and took them to a vacant apartment where they were tied up, questioned, robbed, assaulted and menaced.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2025
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The monkey, perched on a high ledge, has stolen the man's spectacles — by jumping on the man's shoulder and grabbing them.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Every time a customer swipes a card, a complex web of fees is triggered.Robert Day, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Winokur struck out a lot and didn’t walk much, but also smacked 14 homers and swiped 23 bases in 94 games while facing pitchers older than him in 97 percent of his plate appearances.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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These forces squeeze a star horizontally while stretching it vertically.Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Egypt lost $7 billion in crucial revenue from the Suez Canal in 2024 as the conflict in Gaza has squeezed shipping in the Red Sea, according to government officials.Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Inside the plant, robotic arms plucked lids for plastic storage containers from the jaws of steel molds.Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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First, guests take a tour of the garden and vineyards, where plucking grapes right from the vine is encouraged.Meg Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Then, with four seconds left, Knicks forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, but Hart again hustled for the offensive rebound, and the Knicks ran out the clock.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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As the Saints began hustling to the 1-yard line, the official closest to the play signaled for a clock stoppage.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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