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
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
After all, Boy George is the performer who arrived in the early '80s in a swirl of makeup, ribbons and gender-blurring style that a lot of the culture found genuinely alarming when visible, joyful androgyny read as provocation to the status quo.
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Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Speakers called for protesters to attend future village meetings to give public comment and to begin putting up purple ribbons around the community to show their support for Love.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Instead, scraps of ticker tape — ribbons of paper historically used to print real-time stock market data by telegraph — were used, and the parade got its name.
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Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Shaving them lengthwise transforms carrots into long, elegant ribbons that get tossed in a quart jar with chickpeas, cucumber, feta, fresh parsley and oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
The navy blue heels feature a pointed toe, with a low cut vamp and satin ribbons that tie around the ankles.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
During parades, the ribbons are flung out of windows along the route, creating a winding, dramatic effect.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Others resemble glowing ribbons, translucent balloons or creatures that seem better suited for another planet than Earth's oceans.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
These feature ribbons of hot pink, yellow, and orange, topped with 3D gel.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
After all, Boy George is the performer who arrived in the early '80s in a swirl of makeup, ribbons and gender-blurring style that a lot of the culture found genuinely alarming when visible, joyful androgyny read as provocation to the status quo.
—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Speakers called for protesters to attend future village meetings to give public comment and to begin putting up purple ribbons around the community to show their support for Love.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Instead, scraps of ticker tape — ribbons of paper historically used to print real-time stock market data by telegraph — were used, and the parade got its name.
—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Shaving them lengthwise transforms carrots into long, elegant ribbons that get tossed in a quart jar with chickpeas, cucumber, feta, fresh parsley and oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
The navy blue heels feature a pointed toe, with a low cut vamp and satin ribbons that tie around the ankles.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
During parades, the ribbons are flung out of windows along the route, creating a winding, dramatic effect.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Others resemble glowing ribbons, translucent balloons or creatures that seem better suited for another planet than Earth's oceans.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbons
Noun
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Many of America’s busiest air traffic control towers still rely on paper flight strips to track aircraft movements.
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DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
Verb
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While the director tears his hair out, the producers see the footage and sign the Minions on the spot, but their fame is short-lived with the arrival of the talkies.
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Peppler tears big chunks of it off and passes it around for everyone to try, before illustrating the culinary importance of a good pissaladière.
Verb
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The audience never sees the monstrous version of Naim that Ryan is so afraid of, one that rips his skin apart and bruises him, cementing Naim’s position as the story’s narrator.
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Continue reading … GLOVES OFF — Fired '60 Minutes' veteran rips new bosses as incompetent, claims pro-Trump bias.
Verb
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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.
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The Suretivian Shredder Tool quickly and efficiently shreds chicken, pork, and other meats, earning nearly 20,000 five-star ratings.
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“Ribbons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbons. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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