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
Channeling a fresh-off-the-Vespa vibe, aviator frames were rife in Milan.
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Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Workloads can genuinely increase during busy holiday periods when annual leave is rife, but many employees choose to stay behind simply to appear busy, especially in organisations where output is compared against time at the desk.
—Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Milena was not, and antisemitism was rife in Europe even before the rise of National Socialism.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Workloads can genuinely increase during busy holiday periods when annual leave is rife, but many employees choose to stay behind simply to appear busy, especially in organisations where output is compared against time at the desk.
—Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Milena was not, and antisemitism was rife in Europe even before the rise of National Socialism.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Still, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in airport security, especially in crowded areas not overseen by TSA officers.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kate is left navigating a new, fraught administration.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Their conversations coincided with fraught union deliberations and concerns that negotiations and a reduction in bus services might ultimately alert union members to potential red flags with the agency's finances.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This finding suggests that ST-OPV glazed windows could be especially effective in tropical and subtropical climates, where sunlight is abundant and air conditioning demands are high.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Would-be data center developers in Indiana find abundant land, cheaper energy and hefty tax incentives to help jumpstart projects.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After Brandon was shockingly eliminated from the season 34 competition on the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars alongside partner Lauren Jauregui, the internet was awash with questions about what the elimination meant for the pro.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add in a packed calendar of summer festivals, including the Taste of Syracuse and The Great New York State Fair, and Salt City makes a case as a year-round destination that balances tradition with fresh appeal.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Book writer Terrence McNally artfully adapted Doctorow’s densely packed, historical novel which, from the start, seemed destined to be a musical.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lattice’s resilient mesh network ensures that EagleEye remains functional in degraded or jammed environments.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Duane’s grip on the rifle was so tight that the muzzle stayed jammed under the bear’s chin.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 12 songs on Showgirl are replete with direct references to Swift's fiancé as of August, NFL star Travis Kelce.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Otay Ranch facility is replete with amenities.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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