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ribbon
verbSynonyms of ribbon (Entry 2 of 2)
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it
- over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind
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“Ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbon. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of ribbon was in the 14th century
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