as in tears
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 ribbons
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Star ribbons loop across the sun.
—Brenda Hillman, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Serving ribbons of asparagus on top of baguette slices turns it from a side dish into a spring-ready finger food.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
At the corner of South Drake Avenue and 26th Street, the mural of Jesus beside a tree whose leaves are ribbons, each one representing a different type of cancer, serves as both art and altar.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Crisp ribbons of carrot star in this elegant salad.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Designed to serve 2 and ready in just 15 minutes, this no-sweat side dish feels elegant thanks to the dainty ribbons of rainbow carrots.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
That seems like total nonsense to David Brooks, owner of Just Bulbs, a third-generation bulb man who warehouses incandescents like a typewriter repairman stocking ribbons.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The back of his jacket featured ribbons that were arranged to look like a spinal cord.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Star ribbons loop across the sun.
—Brenda Hillman, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Serving ribbons of asparagus on top of baguette slices turns it from a side dish into a spring-ready finger food.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
At the corner of South Drake Avenue and 26th Street, the mural of Jesus beside a tree whose leaves are ribbons, each one representing a different type of cancer, serves as both art and altar.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Crisp ribbons of carrot star in this elegant salad.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Designed to serve 2 and ready in just 15 minutes, this no-sweat side dish feels elegant thanks to the dainty ribbons of rainbow carrots.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
That seems like total nonsense to David Brooks, owner of Just Bulbs, a third-generation bulb man who warehouses incandescents like a typewriter repairman stocking ribbons.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbons
Noun
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Whitening strips blend both the natural process of oil pulling with hydrogen peroxide to safely and effectively release oxygen and hydroxyl free radicals for a brighter, whiter smile in as soon as 14 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The sleeping platform includes a cutout that lifts up and secures across the trailer on two support strips on the walls.—
C.C. Weiss
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Drink, drugs and sometimes tears.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inheritance often tears families apart and much of that conflict is rooted in poor communication.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … NATION ON EDGE — Stephen A Smith rips 'lip service' on civility after being at WHCA Dinner shooting.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anderson’s feat is overshadowed by Shaquille O’Neal, who rips down the backboard in the first quarter, delaying the game 45 minutes.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump admin official shreds NY Times over multiple corrections to report on Silicon Valley initiative.—
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FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ribbons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbons. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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