Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged (up)
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The Wildcats notched the biggest lead of the night when Burries threw up a 3-pointer at the end of the shot clock with 22 seconds left that pushed the gap to 18.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Before the news was official, when it was reported only that Murray had been offered the job, Hurley threw up a note of caution, looking out for his guys, hoping to insure the right questions were being asked.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wade rebuilt his career with a two-year stint at McNeese that included 50 wins and two trips to March Madness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 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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