as in tore
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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The singer and songwriter wrote the record in the wake of the wildfires that tore through Los Angeles in 2025 and the death of acclaimed director David Lynch.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Then Minaj tore into previous presidential administrations for being un-Christian and uncool.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sir Jimmy is obsessed with the television of his childhood, before his reality was ripped limb from limb.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mend loose or ripped seams before cleaning to retain the coat's shape and to keep the fill from coming out.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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The next week, the Broncos trailed 28-7 to Justin Fields and the Bears, who shredded Denver’s defense, too, before a massive second-half comeback.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cyrus's latest music video look is literally shredded into pieces.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Ribboned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribboned. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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