The ripenesses of the heirloom tomatoes surprised even the experienced farmer, so he sorted them into separate crates for immediate sale and for later ripening.

The ripeness of the mango determined whether we would make salsa for dinner.

The pears hung ripely from the tree, ready for the harvest.

The farmer sorted the ripes into baskets before the market.

Every summer, the fruit ripes quickly on the windowsill.

The mangoes are riping faster than we expected on the kitchen counter.

The peaches riped overnight, surprising everyone at the orchard.

They ripe the attic every autumn for heirlooms and old letters.

They picnicked on the ripe beneath a spreading oak, listening to the river's gentle rush.

She allowed the peaches to ripe on the windowsill until they were sweet.