1
as in matured
fully grown or developed
a ripe tomato
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in stinking
having an unpleasant smell
the clothes of the field hands were sweaty and ripe after a hard day's work
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ripe
Persimmons thrive during the winter, making the fruit ripe for subtle seasonal beauty inspo.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Netflix has been cutting a slew of deals to bring video podcasts to its platform, most notably with Bill Simmons’ The Ringer and Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports, betting that sports talk will make for a ripe area to explore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
The opportunity may be ripe for investors to buy bank stocks at a discount.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The texture was perfect—soft and fluffy without being mushy—and the flavor of ripe bananas really shone through.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ripe
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Netflix has been cutting a slew of deals to bring video podcasts to its platform, most notably with Bill Simmons’ The Ringer and Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports, betting that sports talk will make for a ripe area to explore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
The opportunity may be ripe for investors to buy bank stocks at a discount.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The texture was perfect—soft and fluffy without being mushy—and the flavor of ripe bananas really shone through.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ripe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripe
Adjective
-
Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Four plays, 76 yards, in 25 stinking seconds.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
Roses should reach their mature size and flower consistently.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
-
In general, hens become mature enough to lay eggs around six months of age, though this varies slightly by breed.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Four players attempted five or more foul shots.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
-
The game officials ruled that Gobert impeded Wembanyama's ability to safely land on the follow-through from his jump shot, giving him six flagrant foul points for the season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
-
The agency already has strong underwriting standards that ensure that loans go to dependable borrowers, not the subprime candidates whom some past government lending supported.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Two rotten potatoes and one rotten onion were found in the walk-in cooler.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Look for rotten or bruised areas on the fruits or vegetables and remove them before cutting or cooking.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The medical ordeals are traumatic and disgusting, but fascinating and full of the quirks of modern life.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Having snow, slush, and (eventually) water all over my floors was a disgusting feeling.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Citizens Energy customers should be on the lookout for a seasonal greeting from the gas and water utility this winter — with a card that is more fetid than festive.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
10 Dec. 2025
-
From the fetid and overcrowded cells of the town’s migrant detention center, officers pick out a Sudanese man who had been arrested the day before.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripe. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
