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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
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
An especially ripe target was a handful of large-scale investors who own sizable rental-home portfolios.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The occasion was also ripe for another witty remark about Macron's own current look, commented on from all four corners of the globe, and one of the favorite topics of this week's World Economic Forum in Davos.
—Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
An especially ripe target was a handful of large-scale investors who own sizable rental-home portfolios.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The occasion was also ripe for another witty remark about Macron's own current look, commented on from all four corners of the globe, and one of the favorite topics of this week's World Economic Forum in Davos.
—Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 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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Four plays, 76 yards, in 25 stinking seconds.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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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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The actress announced the premiere date for Elle wearing a luxe-looking cream sweater, putting a mature spin on the iconic character’s signature flash and flair.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Outside are a kitchen, firepit, mature tree groves, ponds, a stream, meadows, and a heated driveway and sidewalks.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Down 117-112 with less than five seconds remaining, Boston got another triple from Pritchard and a gift from Traore, who missed a foul shot that would have put the game away.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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And Texas has just two foul shots, a season-low for a half.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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Neighbors are now calling for a stronger police presence beyond the campus itself.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The yen touched its strongest level since October in US trading Tuesday after comments from Japanese officials, including just recently the finance minister, fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its decline.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many grapes become too rotted and are left to wither away.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fruit flies will still find rotten food thrown in the trash and drink cans that still contain liquid, so keep a lid on the bins for extra protection.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thick ice is rotten after rain.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Regardless, the effects are both disgusting and well-executed.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Ripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripe. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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