How to Use ripe in a Sentence

ripe

adjective
Definition of ripenext
Synonyms for ripenext
  • The apples are nearly ripe.
  • Use berries that are on the edge of being too ripe, Kanell says.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • That’s the bulk of their diet until the berry crop gets ripe.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Aug. 2023
  • When the fruit is ripe, the pearls are crisp and crunchy, and explode like Pop Rocks in your mouth.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Your home is ripe for a makeover, and these sweet, fruity shades are just the ticket.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
  • To one politician, the time was ripe for a bold idea: a four-day workweek.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The climate for this hot strike spring and summer was ripe.
    — Hazlitt, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The habanero is least ripe when green, and its taste a bit more bitter and acidic.
    — Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Also, make sure to have a ripe pineapple ready to cut up for this recipe.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • This wasn't the first time someone thought the artwork was ripe for picking.
    — Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 1 May 2023
  • Almost 70 years later, the shoe looks ripe for the picking.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Here's how to do it yourself: Place a little vinegar and a chunk of very ripe fruit in a jar.
    — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
  • Peaches: For this recipe, peaches that are ripe but still firm are best.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • This means that ripe fruit will raise your blood sugar more than a food with a low glycemic index.
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 June 2023
  • There’s a special hell that is a ripe pimple cropping up in or around your nose.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2024
  • That’s a district that is ripe to flip back to Democrats under the right conditions.
    — Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 2 May 2023
  • The newest one is the Mandarin Basile, which smells like a ripe herb garden with notes of fig leaves and mandarin peel.
    — ELLE, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Grab ripe bananas: The more ripe the bananas, the sweeter and more intense the banana flavor will be.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • This is a bordeaux-style blend in the plush, ripe/sweet style popular in South Africa and Australia.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • The wines are ripe and concentrated, yet fresh and lively, and light on their feet.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The red wine vinegar dressing, heavy on the black pepper, balances the ripe fruitiness well.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Face Socks What would a list of the best socks be without a funny option ripe for gifting?
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Good thing then that the mini dress version is also ripe for a restock.
    — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 20 July 2023
  • It’s all topped with a slice of ripe avocado for a balanced, creamy, crunchy bite.
    — Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
  • The orchard was filled with a profusion of ripe fruit in shades from golden-green to pinkish red.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Once these fruits are ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator to slow down the ripening process.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • Today, things are much improved from that ripe and shivery night in the Texas backwoods.
    — Max Bell, SPIN, 29 June 2023
  • There are deep fruit and oak notes that lead the palate, a nice combination of subtle tannins and ripe berries.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Kirsten is a force, with heady aromas of ripe apricot, mango, and guava.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Some lawmakers say the timing isn’t ripe for a gambling push.
    — John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 16 May 2023

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