rip up
verb
ripped up; ripping up; rips up
: to destroy something by tearing it to pieces
ripped up the letter
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Tat's came out with a black A-shirt that was all ripped up.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
And fans may have to figure out how to access even more platforms, with the league expected to rip up its current paperwork for a more lucrative media rights deal, where additional media partners could get involved.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Already on edge from a rough morning, John rips up the TV deal and throws it in Berman’s face.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
This year, the new man in charge is ripping up the blueprint.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
And fans may have to figure out how to access even more platforms, with the league expected to rip up its current paperwork for a more lucrative media rights deal, where additional media partners could get involved.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Already on edge from a rough morning, John rips up the TV deal and throws it in Berman’s face.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
This year, the new man in charge is ripping up the blueprint.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Rip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20up. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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