rigged

Definition of riggednext
past tense of rig

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rigged Smith said in his report that the president repeatedly told his supporters that the 2020 election had been stolen and was rigged against him. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The most potent force in American politics is anti-establishment fury at a system seen as rigged against average working people. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 But her worries subsided on the day of, after seeing Hunnam rigged up and spewing. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026 But just like in Russia, where voters are able to go to the polls and vote, the elections will be rigged so that the only candidates with a chance of winning will be the candidates sponsored by the sate’s dominant political party. — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026 Trump regularly makes false claims that elections are rigged and riddled with fraud, especially in the months before an election. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 While the Coliseum is being rigged for 2028 Olympic track and field, the Trojans will play in SoFi. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 Emmanuel Clase, a baseball closer who pitched for the Cleveland Guardians, reportedly rigged individual pitches across three seasons. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Dominion alleged that the cable network operator had knowingly broadcast false claims that Dominion had rigged the 2020 presidential election. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged
Verb
  • Perhaps the most special suite is the Romeo e Giulietta, an intimate two-story villa perched high on the cliff above the sea with a terrace equipped with a heated infinity pool and solarium.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This unit transitions into the kitchen, which is positioned on one wall and equipped with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an induction cooktop, and a fridge freezer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Hinting at a mysterious event, three Secret bags — in maxi, regular and mini — were casually left in the grand space, furnished with pieces from some of the 20th century’s great designers.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Chinese manufacturers supplied less than 3% of Europe’s new turbines last year, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The two entered a room full of mathematicians who were well supplied with lunch, snacks, and coffee and got to work.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Rigged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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