Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rifted
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Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game that Warner had fractured and dislocated his right ankle and will need surgery, likely ending his season.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Swift may well be more important today than Adele was a decade ago—but the comparison is apples to oranges because the cultural mainstream has fractured so dramatically since then.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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There was then a shocker of an offside decision as Cape Verde tore forward in search of a stoppage-time winner.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hill dislocated his knee and tore multiple ligaments, including the ACL.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Convenience stores and eateries across Japan felt the immediate impact of a cybersecurity attack that ruptured operations for popular beer brand Asahi this week.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 29-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and tore his meniscus last September but suffered a setback in his recovery this summer after featuring in all four of Manchester City’s Club World Cup matches.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The film features a story between a transgender character and a cisgender political revolutionary (played by Tonatiuh and Diego Luna) who are pulled from two separate worlds and are imprisoned in one cell.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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Walker-Yeager and McClelland testified in August that the dispute became violent when Bey pulled McClelland from her vehicle and began to beat her.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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Plus, Magneto ripped out all the adamantium from Wolverine’s body in the penultimate episode, so there’s lots to explore in Season 2.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Some episodes are loosely based on real crimes that have been ripped from the headlines.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 225-grain handload had not penetrated the skull, but had probably torn through jaw muscles and ranged into the neck.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Two stab wounds penetrated to a depth of about 20cm [nearly 8 inches].—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the fight, at least three students were hurt by Clarke and a mirror on the wall was cracked, punched by a student who lacerated his hand, deputies say.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sure, the offense racked up yardage, but the Niners were fooled on critical plays on offense and were gashed on defense.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Jayden Maiava and running back King Miller, USC’s offense gashed Michigan (4-2, 2-1) for 489 yards while the USC defense bottled up Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Rifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rifted. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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