Thesaurus results for RIBBONED

ribboned

verb

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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That was all going to set up a potential breakout 2025 season — before Worthy collided with tight end Travis Kelce and tore his labrum in the season opener.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
At least 22 people were killed and many injured when a fire tore through a crowded wedding in a Kinshasa neighborhood hall, as panicked guests jammed narrow corridors to escape.

— Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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Well, take a look at the devastation here where that flood wall ripped through this village on the Trishuli River, taking out most of this community.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The four-piece from Austin, Texas ripped through their midday set, where the blazing sun was no match for their energy (if a little hard on their face paint).

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026

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Served on a bed of jasmine rice, the bowl includes chicken tinga — a Mexican dish in which the chicken is shredded and simmered in a smoky, slightly spicy red sauce — roasted corn salsa, pico de gallo, avocado crema and sliced jalapeños.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Mix them together along with sautéed veggies and shredded chicken before piling into a casserole dish.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

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