Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged (up)
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Santa Clara was celebrating what appeared to be a last-second win over Kentucky in regulation play until Otega Oweh of the Wildcats threw up a prayer.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Robbe, who went by Makenzy Doniak while with the Wave, ran toward the northeast side of Snapdragon Stadium, pointed into the stands and threw up a heart as three people stood up cheering for her.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The luxury community on the northwest tip of Altadena lost 52 of its 272 homes in the Eaton fire last year, but more than 70% are currently being rebuilt, and repairs to communal spaces are well underway.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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But rather than returning to business as usual, Paige rebuilt.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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Using footage from police body cameras, helicopter video and real-time crime center footage, Largess reconstructed police actions on June 2.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The same concert, reconstructed differently at each point across the city.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Rigged (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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