100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "rifle"

Definition

A rifle is a long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting, typically fired from the shoulder. It can also refer to the act of searching through something quickly and carelessly, often to find or steal something.

Synonyms

• Firearm
• Gun
• Weapon
• Long gun
• Carbine
• Shotgun (in some contexts)
• Search (when used as a verb)

Antonyms

• Handgun
• Pistol
• Revolver
• Concealed weapon (in the context of firearms)
• Hide (when used as a verb)

Examples

1. She rifled through her bag looking for her keys.
2. The detective rifled through the suspect's belongings for clues.
3. He rifled the drawers, hoping to find some cash.
4. During the storm, they rifled through their storage for emergency supplies.
5. The children rifled the toy box for their favorite game.
6. The thief rifled the cash register before escaping.
7. She rifled through the papers on her desk, searching for the contract.
8. He rifled through his backpack, trying to locate his notebook.
9. The journalist rifled through the archives for old photographs.
10. They rifled through the cabinet, looking for a bottle of wine.
11. The burglar rifled through the house while the family was away.
12. He rifled through the magazines, searching for the latest issue.
13. She rifled through her emails for any messages from her boss.
14. The dog rifled through the trash in search of food.
15. The librarian rifled through the returned books for overdue items.
16. He rifled through the clothes in the closet to find a suitable outfit.
17. The kids rifled through the cereal boxes for the prize.
18. She rifled through her jewelry box, looking for her favorite necklace.
19. He rifled through the kitchen drawers for a can opener.
20. The archaeologist rifled through the rubble for artifacts.
21. She rifled through the pages of the book, trying to find the right chapter.
22. The team rifled through the documents to prepare for the meeting.
23. He rifled through the old photographs, reminiscing about the past.
24. The students rifled through their notes to study for the exam.
25. She rifled through her purse for change to buy a drink.
26. The detective rifled through the suspect’s car for evidence.
27. He rifled through the closet, searching for the winter coats.
28. The editor rifled through the manuscript for errors.
29. She rifled through the toolbox, looking for a hammer.
30. They rifled through the shelves for the missing book.
31. The cat rifled through the garden, chasing after a butterfly.
32. He rifled through the suitcase, looking for his passport.
33. The kids rifled through the candy bag after Halloween.
34. She rifled through the options before making a decision.
35. He rifled through the records to find the old song.
36. The team rifled through the equipment before the game.
37. She rifled through her emails to find the invitation.
38. He rifled through the notes from the conference.
39. The researcher rifled through the files for relevant studies.
40. She rifled through the pantry for something to eat.
41. He rifled through the online catalog for new releases.
42. The kids rifled through the playroom after the party.
43. She rifled through the paperwork for the loan application.
44. He rifled through his wallet, searching for his ID.
45. The artist rifled through her sketches for inspiration.
46. She rifled through the browsing history on his computer.
47. He rifled through the receipts to track expenses.
48. The students rifled through the library for research materials.
49. She rifled through the house for decorations.
50. He rifled through the internet for information on the topic.
51. The coach rifled through the players' statistics for analysis.
52. She rifled through the pages of the magazine for fashion tips.
53. He rifled through the drawer for a pen.
54. The detective rifled through the evidence bag.
55. She rifled through her memory for the name of the restaurant.
56. He rifled through the old journal entries.
57. The contractor rifled through the plans for the renovation.
58. She rifled through the gift wrap for a new roll.
59. He rifled through the old letters from friends.
60. The kids rifled through the cookie jar looking for treats.
61. She rifled through the app on her phone for the recipe.
62. He rifled through the garden shed for tools.
63. The security guard rifled through the bag at the entrance.
64. She rifled through the drawer for a flashlight during the blackout.
65. He rifled through the online forum for user reviews.
66. The volunteers rifled through the donations for sorting.
67. She rifled through the art supplies for a paintbrush.
68. He rifled through the files on his desk.
69. The archaeologist rifled through the excavation site.
70. She rifled through the app, looking for a new game.
71. He rifled through the closet for a forgotten sweater.
72. The team rifled through the playbook for strategies.
73. She rifled through the magazine, looking for inspiration.
74. He rifled through the fridge for leftovers.
75. The detective rifled through the suspect's phone records.
76. She rifled through the notes, trying to find the important points.
77. He rifled through the files for the missing document.
78. The kids rifled through the attic looking for old toys.
79. She rifled through the catalog for the latest styles.
80. He rifled through the old boxes in the garage.
81. The intern rifled through the reports for relevant data.
82. She rifled through her email subscriptions to unsubscribe.
83. He rifled through the drawer for a sticky note.
84. The teacher rifled through the students’ assignments.
85. She rifled through the photos for a good one to frame.
86. He rifled through the kitchen for ingredients.
87. The parents rifled through the children’s art projects.
88. She rifled through the reviews before buying the product.
89. He rifled through the library for classic literature.
90. The dog rifled through the garden, digging up weeds.
91. She rifled through the news articles for a relevant story.
92. He rifled through the toolbox for the right wrench.
93. The researchers rifled through the data for patterns.
94. She rifled through the recipe book for inspiration.
95. He rifled through the old newspapers for clippings.
96. The volunteers rifled through the supplies for materials.
97. She rifled through the closet for summer clothes.
98. He rifled through the manuals for instructions.
99. The students rifled through the library for reference books.
100. She rifled through her purse, frustrated at not finding her phone.