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
Ross Mantle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Add all those beautiful, smoky cabbage ribbons to a big bowl.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
After all, auroral activity can fluctuate quickly, sometimes appearing as a faint glow before suddenly erupting into visible ribbons or waves of green light.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Most people just come for the sunshine, endless ribbons of coastal roads and breathtaking scenery.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Then came the color — vibrant ribbons of red slowly painting the cosmos across my screen.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Even the toilet paper truck draping the set in streaming white ribbons feels curiously and organically inspired.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Known for creating ribbons of colorful light in the night sky, the aurora borealis are polar lights, or aurora polaris, that appear in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Over the top, overlapping ribbons of plantain chips.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Noun
Laura Garcia, whose 7-year-old Cardigan Welsh corgi, Garth, is a slow, methodical hunter, took home four ribbons this year.
—Ross Mantle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Add all those beautiful, smoky cabbage ribbons to a big bowl.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
After all, auroral activity can fluctuate quickly, sometimes appearing as a faint glow before suddenly erupting into visible ribbons or waves of green light.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Most people just come for the sunshine, endless ribbons of coastal roads and breathtaking scenery.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Then came the color — vibrant ribbons of red slowly painting the cosmos across my screen.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Even the toilet paper truck draping the set in streaming white ribbons feels curiously and organically inspired.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Known for creating ribbons of colorful light in the night sky, the aurora borealis are polar lights, or aurora polaris, that appear in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Over the top, overlapping ribbons of plantain chips.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbons
Noun
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Weatherproof outdoor power strips can be purchased for any outdoor jobs, and specialized industrial strips exist for high-voltage uses.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Tupi serves coffee drinks, beer and wine, as well as Brazilian-style tapas, such as heart of palm salad and chicken strips or brisket sliders with a Brazilian BBQ sauce.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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There was laughter, nervous laughter, lots of nervous laughter, and also tears.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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But their fresh start is quickly upended when a wildfire tears through the property.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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That begins when a sudden explosion rips the side off the house.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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On May 13, 2011 — 15 years ago to this day — the popular DC show concluded with a fist-pumping final scene where Clark rips open his shirt to display the iconic Superman logo while John Williams' unmistakable score rings like a battle cry.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, male athletes get ripped to shreds 24/7 on television, radio, podcasts and social media without anyone questioning whether the existence of criticism itself is harmful to the sport.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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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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“Ribbons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbons. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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