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 2025 third-round pick is the only healthy player returning from last season’s defensive line after Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles in the first week of OTAs.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026 -
Trump tore that deal up during his first term.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The ball was then taken by Julian Quinones, who took just one dribble toward the middle of the field and ripped a right-footed shot into the net, putting the crowd into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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According to Ferguson, the adults were ripped out of the car as children were screaming in the backseat.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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They can also be used as wraps in place of tortillas, shredded into soups, or sautéed with olive oil and garlic for a simpler preparation.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
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The bodice of the skintight red dress featured multiple cutouts and fringe, which gave the illusion the dress had been shredded, with gold bars holding the pieces together.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Ribboned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribboned. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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