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verb

ˈta-tər

Definition of tatter

as in to tear

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it the little boy tattered that blanket beyond repair by repeatedly yanking on it

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Verb

Coming down that highway, one’s arrival was confirmed by a row of flag poles holding international flags, tattered and generally ignored. — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2020 So where did Ransom’s tattered cozy knit end up after filming wrapped? — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, 26 Dec. 2019

Noun

Their pitching staff then turned to tatters, heightening the importance of an offense that must mask it. Including Tucker, seven of Houston’s qualified hitters finished the first half with an OPS+ of 100 or higher. — Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024 Rourke himself approached the street at this hour in suave array and manic tatters. — Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for tatter

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Verb

Daniel Jones returned back to the Colts after tearing his Achilles last season.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
The winter before, in January 1997, the Feather and Yuba tore through Yuba County.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

The congress has repeatedly amended the constitution to concentrate power in Ortega’s hands and eliminate any shred of democratic independence and dissent.

— Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
On the greatest night of his greatest coaching feat, Sarkisian acted without grace or a shred of tact.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of shred

Verb

Nordrum didn’t quite rip out my heart the way Rickman did 31 years ago, but his watchful intensity gives him one of the most moving character arcs.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Then, a series of smooth dragging-knee transitions through the long arcs of Turn 3, 4, and 5 before ripping full throttle uphill toward Turn 6 only further builds confidence.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rip

Noun

The collection underscores jewelry’s role as a way to preserve fragments of nature — material memories designed to endure.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The drawings render shamanic visions, fragments of the cosmos, and other entities as images.

— Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of fragment

Noun

Researchers have been looking for alternative approaches that can deliver the power densities of lithium-ion batteries at a fraction of the cost, while maintaining performance characteristics.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Only a fraction are autonomous, but the market is growing, and Wall Street sees huge potential.

— Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of fraction

Noun

Granda added that Polymarket is also spending considerably more on promotions to acquire new customers, and the prediction market industry has become effectively a two-horse race that will see a handful of other players fighting for scraps.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Production disruptions and weak output in Chile, the world’s biggest producer, sent prices to record highs, with the US accumulating huge stockpiles and smelters in China forced to turn to scraps to meet that country’s industrial needs.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

Bank of America, Citigroup and Apollo underwrote the buyout debt package, one of the biggest ever and with many moving pieces, to fund the takeover.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Key elements include antique pieces, rich textures like brass and marble, historic color palettes, and balanced patterns.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

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