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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
The Syrian economy was teetering, thanks in large part to U.S.-led sanctions, and corruption was rife.
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John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Opportunities are particularly rife for free graphics and design apps, a category that’s positively saturated with AI content creation tools.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Malnutrition is rife among the young, and diseases like polio, hepatitis, and cholera are flourishing in the crowded and unsanitary conditions.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
And the phenomenon of college athletes getting away with murder (both figuratively and literally) is rife for exploration.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Opportunities are particularly rife for free graphics and design apps, a category that’s positively saturated with AI content creation tools.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Malnutrition is rife among the young, and diseases like polio, hepatitis, and cholera are flourishing in the crowded and unsanitary conditions.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
And the phenomenon of college athletes getting away with murder (both figuratively and literally) is rife for exploration.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
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More news: Orioles Interested in Dodgers' Midseason Pickup Who Keyed World Series Run: Report The Angels' outfield is somewhat crowded.Newsweek, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Consumers will still spend money elsewhere, although the effect isn't as visible as in crowded sports bars or on streets on a game day.Alexandria Sands, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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The legal battle also brings attention to the fraught relationship between state and county election officials in Arizona.Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Complaints like this, which derided Georgia’s traditional winemaking practices, reappear throughout their fraught relationship.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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Project leader Edgar Lara-Curzio told Forbes that this innovation highlights the possibilities that coal, which remains abundant around the world, could still hold in the 21st century.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The abundant nutrients and vitamins in plant foods keep us in top health while their fiber keeps us regular.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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The ’80s were awash in teen stories and maybe the show is using music from that era to invoke all those tropes in order to better subvert them.Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The country is awash in organizations that provide relief for those in need.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Oracle games and Minish Cap were all made by Capcom, and the latter in particular is absolutely packed with charm, rock-solid gameplay mechanics, and some utterly gorgeous artwork.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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While no fair is a monolith, this year’s challenging market and packed calendar compelled galleries to make judicious choices regarding participation.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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From her dramatic entrance atop a Lipizzaner steed, replete in a white cowboy hat and knee-high boots, the 43-year-year-old immersed the crowd in her unique brand of country.Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
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This idea fits because the star-forming Orion nebula is replete with hot and massive OB stars.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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