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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2
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
Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 23 June 2024
Booksmart Some viewers dismissed Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut as a Gen-Z Superbad rip-off, and sure, there are plenty of similarities, including the one-long-day-leading-up-to-a-party structure (not to mention the casting of Beanie Feldstein, Jonah Hill’s sister).
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 17 June 2024
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Filmmakers are still ripping off Rob Bottin's gruesomely inventive special effects, the excess of which contrasts with the tightly wound paranoia of the story.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Nothing catches my eye, except a rip-off ‘Stanley’ cup at Kmart in my favourite pink colour.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 23 June 2024
Booksmart Some viewers dismissed Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut as a Gen-Z Superbad rip-off, and sure, there are plenty of similarities, including the one-long-day-leading-up-to-a-party structure (not to mention the casting of Beanie Feldstein, Jonah Hill’s sister).
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 17 June 2024
Verb
Jacobs ripped off a 37-yard run in the first half when Rasheed Walker and Jordan Morgan cleared a hole and Tucker Kraft delivered a terrific downfield block.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Filmmakers are still ripping off Rob Bottin's gruesomely inventive special effects, the excess of which contrasts with the tightly wound paranoia of the story.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-off
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Statewide, after national media for years showed images of thieves ransacking drug stores, Californians approved a ballot measure that tightened penalties on theft.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The vote reflects widespread frustration with pandemic-era spikes in retail thefts, car break-ins and the apparent awareness by some criminals that stealing anything less than $1,000 worth of goods won’t land you in prison.Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Adrian Nina Ormerod’s splash of pink tulle reflects a wider trend for tinted veils that has proliferated in alternative corners of the Western wedding sphere, where women aren’t robbed of £50 for a warm glass of Prosecco and the privilege of wriggling into a grubby one-size-fits-all sample.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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This self-judgment robs us of presence and keeps us trapped in a cycle of dissatisfaction.Susanne Biro, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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At a glance, Fitzgerald played well enough as a rookie to enter next year as the favorite for starting shortstop, hitting 15 homers, stealing 17 bases and posting an .831 OPS over 96 games.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The warheads could have been struck accidentally by drones or missiles—or deliberately attacked or stolen.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The post comes as Trump has for days basely accused the key battleground state of cheating.Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The activation comes amid a particularly tense election year, with former President Trump, the Republican nominee, already claiming that Democrats are cheating.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rafael swiped west of Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon, where authorities opened four emergency shelters but reported no deaths or injuries despite the heavy rain.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Run clubs provide an alternative to a new generation of daters who are sick of swiping, over the hangovers, and craving authentic connection.Arielle Domb, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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Rachel, always a champ, manages to pluck it out while everyone in the shelter ignores her.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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At first glance, the kitchen might look plucked from the 19th century, but there are marble countertops and stainless steel appliances that bring it up to date.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Gateway Bronco Even full-time all-wheel drive can’t prevent the power plant from chirping all four tires while hustling through the first couple of gears.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Election misinformation Election officials are hustling to fight misinformation in real time during the early voting process.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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