as in filled
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
That tone is rife throughout the lyrically dense project, where both rappers go crazy over 70 BPM gems.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
Certainly, online misinformation has been rife in the run-up to the election, with much apparently coming from foreign governments and being amplified online.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Drug use is rife and addiction makes reoffending more likely.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 July 2024
Conjecture has been rife on social media about the meaning behind the street artist’s recent series of animals plastered around London over the last week.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
Certainly, online misinformation has been rife in the run-up to the election, with much apparently coming from foreign governments and being amplified online.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Drug use is rife and addiction makes reoffending more likely.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 July 2024
Conjecture has been rife on social media about the meaning behind the street artist’s recent series of animals plastered around London over the last week.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
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At least one woman is nominated in every rap category, including three in the crowded Best Rap Performance, a majority in Best Melodic Rap Performance, and the first woman in Best Rap Album since 2018.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fans could live there for an entire weekend with a supply of chicken wings and chips and never set foot in the crowded stadium.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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While comparing any modern political figure to those of this era is fraught, Weimar Germany remains one of modern history's most infamous examples of the collapse of a democracy and the rise of authoritarianism.Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Voting, when utilized as the only tool for societal change, is fraught, as the actors and administrations are always in flux.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 4 Nov. 2024
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Collaborations featuring the late artist’s work are abundant and increasing in number, from candles to footwear.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Streaming platforms that prioritize a seamless, viewer-centric experience can foster loyalty in an industry where options are abundant and viewer expectations are high.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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Android 15 is awash with security and privacy upgrades, the current pick is Google’s new theft protection, which can both predict when a phone snatch might have taken place and also lock down a device to prevent access to personal information.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Vice President Harris and former President Trump spent the final days of the 2024 campaign crisscrossing crucial battleground states with packed schedules of massive rallies.Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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As a Mosaic photographer looked on, from the stresses of stage managers to the packed schedule of make-up artists before the shows, Opera San Jose’s performance this fall had it all.Maxwell Alexander, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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While the mirror is not on display, guests can stay at the Marilyn Monroe suite overlooking the pool, replete with vintage Eames furniture.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Riding the elevator to the fourth floor, we were greeted with a veritable feast of haute horlogerie, replete with the types of timepiece that cause collector’s mouths to drop agape and their eyes to water.Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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