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as in matured
fully grown or developed
a ripe tomato
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as in stinking
having an unpleasant smell
the clothes of the field hands were sweaty and ripe after a hard day's work
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Recent Examples of ripe
And yes, there are notes of orange that pop up, along with vanilla, cinnamon, apricot jam, black pepper, and ripe cherry.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
A little underrated, Rescue Dawn is ripe for rediscovery.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The reason why the Bride is so ripe for pastiche is because, in the years after her debut, attempts to definitively expand her story were often strange and lopsided.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
This palm is distinguished by its edible one-inch fruit, which turns black when ripe and whose taste is likened to dates.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
A little underrated, Rescue Dawn is ripe for rediscovery.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The reason why the Bride is so ripe for pastiche is because, in the years after her debut, attempts to definitively expand her story were often strange and lopsided.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
This palm is distinguished by its edible one-inch fruit, which turns black when ripe and whose taste is likened to dates.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripe
Adjective
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Their solution to a stinking run was, comically, to rely on less than 23 per cent of possession and pick Madrid off with a classy volley from Martin Satriano, below.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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This is about a team with a top-10 payroll whose GM committed too stinking much of it to dogs that can’t, or won’t, pull the sled.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2019
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For the ultimate in easy-care gardening, make sure to match shrubs to your hardiness zone and allow plenty of space for plants to reach their mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mascherano was then ejected in stoppage time after arguing a foul call against one of his players, earning a yellow card, then a second for continuing to protest.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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Senior guard Berkely Schneider made 6 of 8 foul shots, including four in the final minute, to finish with 10 points.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo has shown no interest in military involvement, but some experts believe the conflict could bolster Takaichi's push for a stronger military and expanded weapons sales.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Many grapes become too rotted and are left to wither away.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But it’s most often used in a more contemporary story as an ancestral home of an ancient, perhaps even rotten Establishment.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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False teeth had been used since Colonial years, with various attempts to replace rotten teeth that had been extracted to avoid illness.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the phone, Miranda admits she’s known for a week, but agrees that what Shinia did was disgusting.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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The litter box was still disgusting.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripe. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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