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as in robbed
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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as in stole
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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as in plucked
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 ripped off
The front of the building is ripped off.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Pictures the sheriff's office shared show the inside paneling ripped off from all doors.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit centers on a buying experience that left the customer feeling ripped off.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The driver’s side mirror was ripped off the car along with other car parts that were found in the roadway.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Schobel was able to quickly get the ball out to the running back in space in the flat, and Pitchford ripped off a chunk play.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s come just as the Edmonton Oilers have ripped off a season-best five straight victories to usurp the Ducks’ position atop the Pacific.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
First United has been rebuilding in the year following the microburst that ripped off a section of the 100-year-old sanctuary roof in the early hours of March 15, 2025.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The doorbell camera was ripped off the frame.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Pictures the sheriff's office shared show the inside paneling ripped off from all doors.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit centers on a buying experience that left the customer feeling ripped off.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The driver’s side mirror was ripped off the car along with other car parts that were found in the roadway.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Schobel was able to quickly get the ball out to the running back in space in the flat, and Pitchford ripped off a chunk play.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s come just as the Edmonton Oilers have ripped off a season-best five straight victories to usurp the Ducks’ position atop the Pacific.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
First United has been rebuilding in the year following the microburst that ripped off a section of the 100-year-old sanctuary roof in the early hours of March 15, 2025.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The doorbell camera was ripped off the frame.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripped off
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Chicago police issued an alert on Saturday after two pizza delivery drivers were robbed for food on the city's South Side.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When Holloway pulled the puck back to his forehand to finish into the empty net, he was robbed by Morrissey, who had slid desperately to his left like a street hockey goalie to make a shocking stick save.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jackson Merrill followed with a single and stole second before Bogaerts hit a two-run single to center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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One laborer stole a parking placard and made a copy of it in order to park in a secure lot, the OIG found.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Beaufort, North Carolina This fishing village with century-old homes, idyllic marinas, and pristine beaches could be plucked from a vintage postcard.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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With its cast of characters essentially plucked from Fugard’s early life in Port Elizabeth, the play introduces Hally (a stand-in for Fugard) at a crossroads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Warnings pile up In 2018, a neighbor said she was lured to Guzman’s backyard in Omaha, where Guzman swiped at the neighbor’s neck with a knife, according to the woman’s affidavit.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Replays showed while still lying on the court, Ball’s left hand swiped at Adebeyao’s right foot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Schiller is a man who cheated death and whose harrowing ordeal is dramatized by actor Tony Shalhoub in a recent movie.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The chat room was on fire, because Magnus Carlsen had lost to the kid—Hans Niemann—and then implied that Hans had cheated.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sudhir Srivastava, vice president of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association, said manufacturers were being squeezed from multiple directions.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bottom line Private credit’s share of overall financing in the US economy has grown, and when that growth slows or stops, small businesses with few other options get squeezed.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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During an interview with The Star on Friday, waiters hustled through the space with plates.—
Jenna Thompson
April 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The crowd applauded when Rahm took the bag from Garcia and started carrying it himself as caddie Adam Hayes hustled to catch up to the players.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Many hospital systems in Connecticut have stopped suing their patients over unpaid bills, stung by criticism about the harm caused by aggressive collection tactics.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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People have reported severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, after being stung by the ant.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ripped off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripped%20off. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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