rigged

Definition of riggednext
past tense of rig

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rigged Smith said in his report that the president repeatedly told his supporters that the 2020 election had been stolen and was rigged against him. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The most potent force in American politics is anti-establishment fury at a system seen as rigged against average working people. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 But her worries subsided on the day of, after seeing Hunnam rigged up and spewing. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026 But just like in Russia, where voters are able to go to the polls and vote, the elections will be rigged so that the only candidates with a chance of winning will be the candidates sponsored by the sate’s dominant political party. — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026 Trump regularly makes false claims that elections are rigged and riddled with fraud, especially in the months before an election. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 While the Coliseum is being rigged for 2028 Olympic track and field, the Trojans will play in SoFi. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 Emmanuel Clase, a baseball closer who pitched for the Cleveland Guardians, reportedly rigged individual pitches across three seasons. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Dominion alleged that the cable network operator had knowingly broadcast false claims that Dominion had rigged the 2020 presidential election. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged
Verb
  • The room is closed off, equipped with monitoring traps and subject to follow-up inspections.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The service will use shuttle buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and have areas to secure wheelchairs, Gonzalez said.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Most notable is a bridal suite called The Salon, furnished with pieces from Serena & Lily, which was designed to suit the needs of a bridal party on the morning of the big day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Doe made an explicit allegation of rape in her interview that was not included in the six-page statement furnished to prosecutors, according to WCBS.
    — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The terrorist plot was foiled after an FBI informant supplied the suspect with an AK-47 rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Don't use a phone number or link supplied by the person who contacted you.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Rigged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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