rip up
phrasal verb
ripped up; ripping up; rips up
: to completely destroy (something) by tearing it into pieces
He ripped up the check.
She ripped the letter up into tiny pieces.
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But so far, neither side is ready to rip up its late-game strategy.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For starters, the absurd rule that sends a half-point to each side if a player is too injured to compete should be the last thing ripped up and thrown in the trash before everyone says goodbye to Bethpage Black.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Utility updates scheduled for several years down the line were moved up to coincide with Blue Line construction, so streets won't have to be ripped up more than once, Soard explained.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
After taking it down to the bones, including ripping up the linoleum, Caroline outfitted the kitchen with wood flooring, bespoke cabinetry, and paneled appliances.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For starters, the absurd rule that sends a half-point to each side if a player is too injured to compete should be the last thing ripped up and thrown in the trash before everyone says goodbye to Bethpage Black.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Utility updates scheduled for several years down the line were moved up to coincide with Blue Line construction, so streets won't have to be ripped up more than once, Soard explained.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
After taking it down to the bones, including ripping up the linoleum, Caroline outfitted the kitchen with wood flooring, bespoke cabinetry, and paneled appliances.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Rip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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