1
as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
the teens ripped off the store where they had been working for the summer
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2
as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the thief ripped off some jewelry as soon as no one was looking
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3
as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
an investigation revealed that a whole slew of suppliers had been ripping off the defense department
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Recent Examples of rip-off
Judy Berman, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell are all in the race to offer meals under $10 that don't feel like a rip-off.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
White continued a ferocious streak of scoring in Charlotte, ripping off 37 points while going 6-for-8 from behind the 3-point arc.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There’s a kinetic L.A. noir riff, in which the studio head, donning a trench coat and fedora, takes it upon himself to investigate the disappearance of a reel of the Chinatown rip-off Olivia Wilde is directing.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell are all in the race to offer meals under $10 that don't feel like a rip-off.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
The crash ripped off the plane's right wing, which landed on the deck.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
White continued a ferocious streak of scoring in Charlotte, ripping off 37 points while going 6-for-8 from behind the 3-point arc.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-off
Noun
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Prosecutors have charged the teen with two counts of first-degree homicide, as well as identity theft and other theft charges.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Diamond Heist, which premiered on April 16, follows the story of Lee Wenham, one of the masterminds behind what would have been one of the biggest jewel thefts in history.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They were robbed, they were robbed of lots of things.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Four individuals are at large after posing as police officers and robbing a deli in New York City, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The return would be enough to steal Abbott from the Reds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Pacers will return home for Games 5 and 7 (if necessary), which means the Bucks would need to steal two road wins to advance.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Niemann, a grandmaster, beat Carlsen in an upset in a 2022 match, leading Carlsen to withdraw from the tournament and setting off wild speculation about whether Niemann could have cheated, though no such allegations were ever proven.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Neither team cheats for offense, every inch of ice is hard-earned.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The student swiped her card for door access, which police believe allowed Saldana to slip in behind the student.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its functionality is iPad-like with a swipe down notifications screen, applications and swipe up climate controls.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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And kids of all ages are putting on their finest clothes, squeezing on their caps, and getting ready to walk across that stage.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The White Sox used it last winter to make a significant addition, plucking right-hander Shane Smith from Milwaukee.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This seaside haven looks like it was plucked from a mid-century souvenir postcard, but a recent $10-million overhaul by Maine hotelier Tim Harrington has ushered the 89-year-old resort into the modern era.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As tens of millions of Americans hustle to pay their taxes, Trump has put the entire global economy into chaos.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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The girl called the police station one night and wound up talking to Liv, who kept her on the phone while the team hustled to try to figure out where she was being held.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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