rife with
idiom
: having a large amount of (something bad or unpleasant) : full of (something bad or unpleasant)
The school was rife with rumors.
a history rife with scandal
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Leah Abrams, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
The sale is rife with stylish handbags, comfortable athleisure, luxe-looking sweaters, and so much more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the report was rife with inaccurate and one-sided allegations against Carroll.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Steeped in 115 years of history, the house of Chanel is rife with legends.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Rife with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rife%20with. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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