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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Flames ripped through the west portion of the home before Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District firefighters pulled him out of the structure.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
The Bleachers — our guy Jack Antonoff — absolutely ripped it.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
With a runner on second, Mason Zirkel ripped a pitch that fell just inches under the center field wall, scoring Goddard to make the score 3-1 in the sixth inning.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
How about fighting with a giant sheep puppet, getting ripped across the stage in a fake windstorm and delivering A-list guest performers for a career-spanning set that proved his singular place in L.A. music history.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Every single tooth, just ripped out and not even surgically put back in.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Baseball-sized hail has been reported in Texas and at least one tornado overnight ripped through Raymond, Mississippi, about 20 miles west of Jackson.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The city began ripping down its Cavile Place development in Stop Six toward the onset of the pandemic, one leg of a broader effort to revitalize the neighborhood.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
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
Spend the $8 to keep your most important travel document protected from water damage, rips, and general wear and tear.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024
Verb
Later in the sequence, Celio Pompeu ripped a shot into the top corner, giving St. Louis a 2-1 halftime lead.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Flames ripped through the west portion of the home before Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District firefighters pulled him out of the structure.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
The Bleachers — our guy Jack Antonoff — absolutely ripped it.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
With a runner on second, Mason Zirkel ripped a pitch that fell just inches under the center field wall, scoring Goddard to make the score 3-1 in the sixth inning.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
How about fighting with a giant sheep puppet, getting ripped across the stage in a fake windstorm and delivering A-list guest performers for a career-spanning set that proved his singular place in L.A. music history.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Every single tooth, just ripped out and not even surgically put back in.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Baseball-sized hail has been reported in Texas and at least one tornado overnight ripped through Raymond, Mississippi, about 20 miles west of Jackson.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The city began ripping down its Cavile Place development in Stop Six toward the onset of the pandemic, one leg of a broader effort to revitalize the neighborhood.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
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
Spend the $8 to keep your most important travel document protected from water damage, rips, and general wear and tear.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 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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