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as in matured
fully grown or developed
a ripe tomato
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2
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
But advocates for the workers say foreign worker status, and Israel’s increasing reliance on foreign workers, creates conditions that are ripe for abuse.
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Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The time is ripe for the removal of this nonsensical ban.
—Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
And so, by the late 1950s, conditions were ripe for revolution.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bananas are one of those fruits that can go from perfectly ripe to overly browned in no time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The time is ripe for the removal of this nonsensical ban.
—Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
And so, by the late 1950s, conditions were ripe for revolution.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bananas are one of those fruits that can go from perfectly ripe to overly browned in no time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 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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Not the good, high-altitude ozone that shields us from dangerous UV light, but bad ozone, hovering right above ground level — stinking, brownish, grayish photochemical smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship feels more mature, a bit deeper, and real.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After neighbors in October 2023 reported foul odors from the Penrose funeral home, officials arrested the couple in November 2023, in Oklahoma.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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An investigation into the funeral home began in October 2023 when neighbors reported a foul odor to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jessica Chmielewski, Colleen Gartlan and Ella Riordan led a strong defensive effort in front of Noone.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Too much water can lead to rotten roots or fungal infections.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Demand is highest when the weather is at its worst, which subjects you to freezing temperatures and rotten road conditions.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The water is disgusting-looking.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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These words then take on guilt by association because of the things we have been socialized to find unpleasant, uncomfortable, or disgusting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Ripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripe. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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