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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
she tore out of the room as soon as the phone started to ring
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Recent Examples of tear
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The names of each victim was read out loud as people in the audience stood in silence, wiping their tears and embracing each other.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Videos from the confrontation show smashed car windows, fires burning on the sidewalks, and Haredi men tearing at police fences as officers beat them back and arrest rioters.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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Noun
When the day came to an end, the client called me in tears, overwhelmed by how personal and meaningful the journey had been.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The names of each victim was read out loud as people in the audience stood in silence, wiping their tears and embracing each other.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
Knee-high floodwater forced them to tear out flooring, drywall, furniture, bedding and appliances.
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Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Videos from the confrontation show smashed car windows, fires burning on the sidewalks, and Haredi men tearing at police fences as officers beat them back and arrest rioters.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tear
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
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Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, New Jersey, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down in the middle of the borough's busy business district.
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Sequined trousers resembled jeans, while ripped denim was finished with fine silver chains.
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Within days of its release, Anthropic’s most sophisticated public AI model was abruptly yanked from customers.
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With two outs and a runner on, Sasaki yanked a splitter to the inside edge of the strike zone to Gunnar Henderson, who lifted it over the wall in right field.
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Members of the European Parliament voted 418 to 218 Wednesday with 30 abstentions to approve the Return Regulation, a measure designed to speed up the removal of third-country nationals who are staying illegally in the European Union.
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Internal decisions are speeding up, and work that once stretched across days can now happen in minutes.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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Different cabinet materials require specific cleaning methods to avoid scratches or dull finishes.
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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Before the show launches its sixth season later this year, Hoffman unpacked a scene in the season five opener that sets up the surprising mystery the podcasters scurry to solve.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
Verb
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
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Callihan had trouble picking it up, allowing McCarthy to race around the bases and beat the relay throw home.
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“Tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tear. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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