rigged (up)

Definition of rigged (up)next
past tense of rig (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged (up)
Verb
  • In footage from the tense moment, MacIntyre threw up the offensive gesture.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Kodai Senga threw up his hands and applauded his outfielder on the mound.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • An oil shock above $100 is a test of whether the American economy has rebuilt enough middle-class margin to withstand volatility.
    Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • It was later rebuilt near what is today the on-ramp for Interstate 110, but closed in 1931 when its members inaugurated the current synagogue on nearby Palafox Street, and the previous structure became a roller-skating rink.
    Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Every item at Archived has a story, from the Giseok Kim aluminum shelf where an unworn pair of 2005 reconstructed Nike Dunks are displayed, to the Marc Newson racks which archival Rick Owens hangs off.
    Samantha Lee Connect April 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Minnesota’s roster had to be reconstructed with the free agency departures of Smith and Natisha Hiedeman, who agreed to a deal with Seattle.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Rigged (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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