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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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
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Cooper was charged with theft alongside the adult and sent to the Dozier school rather than prison.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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The good news is that thefts are significantly down.Josh Max, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Moments after the opening tip, the 6-10 guard jumped Darius Garland’s passing lane, stole the ball, then threw down a two-handed slam at the other end.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 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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Every woman is either a scorned wife, a cheating girlfriend, or a pretty young thing.Riann Phillip, Vogue, 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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Idiosyncratic boutique hotels are sprouting up, too, complete with creature comforts and artwork plucked from booming art scenes.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump is plucking several House lawmakers to serve in his administration, creating vacancies that will be filled in April or beyond.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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On a special episode (first released on November 28, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: Americans hustle.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 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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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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