ripped; ripping
1
a
: to tear or split apart or open
b
: to saw or split (wood) with the grain
2
: to slash or slit with or as if with a sharp blade
3
: to hit sharply
ripped a double to left field
4
: to utter violently : spit out
ripped out an oath
1
: a rent made by ripping : tear
2
1
: a body of water made rough by the meeting of opposing tides, currents, or winds
2
: a current of water roughened by passing over an irregular bottom
3
1
[Latin requiescat in pace]
may he rest in peace, may she rest in peace
2
[Latin requiescant in pace]
may they rest in peace
Synonyms
Examples of rip in a Sentence
Verb
She ripped the fabric in half.
He ripped open the package.
The dog ripped the pillow to shreds.
The force of the explosion ripped a hole in the wall.
Her coat ripped when it caught on the doorknob.
I ripped the poster off the wall.
The sink had been ripped from the wall.
He ripped the page out of the magazine.
She ripped off her mask.
He ripped the letter from my hands.
Noun (1)
the hoe left rips in the lawn
Noun (3)
something of a rip in his youth, he eventually settled down
Recent Examples on the Web
Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
His one clunker, home or road, came on April 27 in Mexico City when the Astros ripped him for six runs on six hits (including two homers) in Colorado’s 14-4 loss.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
At least three people were killed overnight as powerful storms ripped through the central and eastern United States, bringing torrential rain, hail and even tornadoes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The tornado ripped through the 1,000-person city of Barnsdall, about a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, Monday night.
—CBS News, 7 May 2024
Police also used a mechanical digger to rip down barricades.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Much of the boat’s equipment and furniture had been ripped out.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
It’s been almost a year since the devastating wildfire ripped through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina, killing at least 99 people, and destroying most of the Maui town.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2024
The attack began Tuesday about 10:30 p.m., when a large group of agitators — some wearing black outfits and white masks — arrived on campus and assaulted campers, ripped down barricades, hurled objects at the encampment and those inside and threw firecrackers into the area.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Noah Osborne, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
The rip to 60 is over in 2.9 seconds, tying the 640-4 EVO for the crown of fastest Huracán.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
This compact bag is deceptively roomy while remaining incredibly lightweight, and it’s designed with a sturdy polyester material that’s stain resistant, water repellent, and intended to ward off rips and tears.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
One of the biggest shocks to me was how good everyone was right off the rip at just being great at carrying a scene or carrying the show.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2023
Some put rips and holes in this category, others do not.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The single-clutch transmission was replaced by a seven-speed double-clutch, and the 610-4 rips to 60 in a mere 3.1 seconds, on its way to an eye-blearing top speed of 202 mph.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
The most successful rip crews are focussed and undeterred.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
The rip to 60 mph is 2.7 seconds, and the task of stopping the land missile is aided by twin air brakes that pop up from the rear wings.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
The seller could be forced to rip out and redo the work in order to sell.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
His one clunker, home or road, came on April 27 in Mexico City when the Astros ripped him for six runs on six hits (including two homers) in Colorado’s 14-4 loss.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
At least three people were killed overnight as powerful storms ripped through the central and eastern United States, bringing torrential rain, hail and even tornadoes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The tornado ripped through the 1,000-person city of Barnsdall, about a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, Monday night.
—CBS News, 7 May 2024
Police also used a mechanical digger to rip down barricades.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Much of the boat’s equipment and furniture had been ripped out.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
It’s been almost a year since the devastating wildfire ripped through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina, killing at least 99 people, and destroying most of the Maui town.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2024
The attack began Tuesday about 10:30 p.m., when a large group of agitators — some wearing black outfits and white masks — arrived on campus and assaulted campers, ripped down barricades, hurled objects at the encampment and those inside and threw firecrackers into the area.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Noun
But players and fans alike cried foul over the new uniforms, complaining about smaller letter sizes for players’ nameplates on jerseys to fabric that's more prone to rips and tears.
—Noah Osborne, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
The rip to 60 is over in 2.9 seconds, tying the 640-4 EVO for the crown of fastest Huracán.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
This compact bag is deceptively roomy while remaining incredibly lightweight, and it’s designed with a sturdy polyester material that’s stain resistant, water repellent, and intended to ward off rips and tears.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
One of the biggest shocks to me was how good everyone was right off the rip at just being great at carrying a scene or carrying the show.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2023
Some put rips and holes in this category, others do not.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The single-clutch transmission was replaced by a seven-speed double-clutch, and the 610-4 rips to 60 in a mere 3.1 seconds, on its way to an eye-blearing top speed of 202 mph.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
The most successful rip crews are focussed and undeterred.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
The rip to 60 mph is 2.7 seconds, and the task of stopping the land missile is aided by twin air brakes that pop up from the rear wings.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
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rip
1 of 4 verb
ripped; ripping
1
: to tear, cut apart, or open
2
: to slash or slit with or as if with a sharp blade
3
: to go with a rush
ripper
noun
rip
2 of 4 noun
: a torn place : tear
rip
3 of 4 noun
: a body of water made rough by the meeting of opposing currents or by passing over a rough bottom
rip
4 of 4 noun
: a person who acts wild or gets into trouble
Etymology
Noun
probably a shortened and altered form of reprobate (noun)
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