ribboned

past tense of ribbon
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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  • Williams, a third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defensive selection last season, tore the scapholunate ligament in his wrist on April 9 but put off surgery until after the Thunder’s historic run.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Thursday marks the 10-month anniversary of the day Miami Heat guard Dru Smith tore his Achilles.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Midway through the first period, Matthews ripped home a power-play goal.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • There's a naivety and sweetness to them that's ripped away in an instant when the two passionately make love in the barren house, the inciting incident for the demise of their relationship.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Years of hot sunshine, winds and rain steadily shredded the tarp, transforming the old church into one of San Jose’s worst eyesores.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Chargers – who were 3-0 before their patchwork quilt of an offensive line was completely shredded by injuries – fell to 4-3.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Ribboned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribboned. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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