as in to tear
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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Recent Examples of ribbon
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
More improvements to come, officials say At a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the new deck was just the beginning, and the project was actually opening ahead of schedule.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 June 2026
oregonlive, 24 May 2023
Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Following will be a ribbon cutting for the newest section of the Marquette Greenway within the Indiana Dunes National Park.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
More improvements to come, officials say At a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the new deck was just the beginning, and the project was actually opening ahead of schedule.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Verb
Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.
—oregonlive, 24 May 2023
Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbon
Noun
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.—
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Reuniting the Weapons producing duo of Zach Cregger and Roy Lee, Little One watches as a sudden change in a child’s behavior threatens to tear a picture-perfect family apart.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Another incident occurred in March 2025 when two teenage girls were allegedly assaulted by fellow students at a middle school in Waterbury and had their hijabs torn off.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Others threw glass objects at people and ripped bus signs and trees out of the ground.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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“Ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbon. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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