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
Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Fede Álvarez understands that there’s a thin line between an homage, a follow-up and a rip-off.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The Hoosiers have ripped off a dominant 10-game run, but much of it came against the bottom of the Big Ten standings.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The 1980 original spawned 10 sequels, a remake, and innumerable rip-offs.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Fede Álvarez understands that there’s a thin line between an homage, a follow-up and a rip-off.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
This time the call was more traditional, and Henry ripped off a 27-yard gain through the left side of the line.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The Hoosiers have ripped off a dominant 10-game run, but much of it came against the bottom of the Big Ten standings.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-off
Noun
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Outdoor security cameras, whether mounted near your entryway or built into your doorbell, are a helpful tool for preventing package theft.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Since the last theft a few days ago, Willen has installed a Ring security camera.Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Remember the good old days when people used to rob banks for money?David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These regimes want to rob people of any ability to plan for a different future, to convince people that their dictatorships are eternal.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Back at the Manhattan Suite, the living and dining spaces steal the show.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The two-act ballet is set to Tchaikovsky's famous score, but the kids, dressed in everything from icicles to walking walnuts, steal the show.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alexander says having an app summarize material for a learner is not considered cheating.Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The solid, stick treatment is super easy to swipe on, minimizing mess.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maximizing delivery efficiency has come with a pleasantly surprising side effect: preventing bad actors from swiping parcels because they aren’t properly secured.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The group's boat, Geo Barents, arrived at the scene in international waters on Thursday, rescuing 83 men and unaccompanied minors, plucking 70 of them from the sea.Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Beyond the Tabby, Coach is offering major discounts on designer handbags done in colorways and shapes plucked from recent runways.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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As the clock ticked on with under 30 seconds remaining, Williams hustled to get the offense set before throwing a pass as time expired which fell incomplete to Rome Odunze meaning the game was over and the Bears lost.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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The men, many of whom are retired and in their 70s and 80s, hustle across the county to feed more than 200 people.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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