rife with

phrase

: 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

Examples of rife with in a Sentence

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The poem is rife with open meanings; however, its principal question is important for anyone who has felt slighted or discouraged from conducting their lives with reverie. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

His jaw-dropping work is witnessed first in the lobby, where visitors are greeted by friendly staff in a room rife with crown molding, sumptuous velvet furniture, and Old World tapestries. — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Not that the show is particularly nostalgic for the industry of yore, which was similarly rife with exploitation. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

There’s also a vibrant nightlife scene rife with outdoor markets and cafés great for socializing, and the high-speed train system connects you to many major cities throughout Europe, making travel easy. — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026