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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noah Wyle opened up about the lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt, one of the top new shows of 2025, is a rip-off of Michael Crichton’s beloved Nineties TV hit ER.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
So here’s the truth: New York City parents are getting ripped off.
—Whitney Tilson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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Noun
But The Pitt and its characters earn your attention, which is something a mere rip-off couldn’t do.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noah Wyle opened up about the lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt, one of the top new shows of 2025, is a rip-off of Michael Crichton’s beloved Nineties TV hit ER.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
So here’s the truth: New York City parents are getting ripped off.
—Whitney Tilson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-off
Noun
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The suspects are accused of scheming to steam virtual currency from two companies, with a value of over $900,000 at the time of the thefts, and to launder the proceeds.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The theft also pilfered Maris’s 1961 Hickok Belt, awarded to the best athlete in all professional sports.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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McNeil made a highlight-reel catch in the first inning to rob Marcell Ozuna of extra bases, scaling the wall in center field, and giving Holmes a chance to pitch with zeroes on the board.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Thompson said the shooters were wearing masks and trying to rob her son and his friends.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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The group later stole Samsung electronics valued at $14,081, authorities alleged.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The Twins spent all day playing from behind after starter Simeon Woods Richardson gave up hits to two of the first three batters and Jeffers airmailed a throw into the outfield trying to nab Christian Yelich stealing second.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's rapid pullback of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cost Americans at least $18 billion in higher fees and lost compensation for consumers allegedly cheated by major companies, according to an analysis released Tuesday by two organizations.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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But they didn’t get cheated this spring, not with three rousing blasts from the past: Against the Pistons, against the Celtics, against the Pacers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Verb
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After applying your base color of choice—something neutral—swipe a pop of color over the top one-third of your nail, all the way to your nail tip.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Artificial intelligence is swiping jobs from new graduates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Not long after that, Van was booked to face Kevin Borjas on a Dana White’s Contender Series Card, but the UFC plucked him from that event to face Zhalgas Zhumagulov in June 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Today, Horowitz’s startup, AMP, based in Louisville, Colo., has developed a technology that could move the needle—by using AI to pluck recyclables out of society’s vast tide of garbage far more quickly and efficiently.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Before becoming a sports agent, the Cleveland-native hustled to make ends meet.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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