Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rifting
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Togo midfielder Samuel Asamoah has undergone surgery after fracturing his neck during a game, his club Guangxi Pingguo have said.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025 -
As the administration’s immigration enforcement continues to provoke a national debate, the rare public disavowal by Miller’s cousin underscores how the far-reaching effects of federal policy can reverberate through private lives, fracturing even close family bonds.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos were starting to find their groove in the run game before Sunday’s flop, a concern since the step back came in the first game without Ben Powers, who is expected to miss at least two months after tearing his biceps.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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But together, the father and daughter started tearing the old Jeep apart, gutting the interior.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Research by John Gottman and colleagues shows that the most stable couples are those who can repair quickly after a rupture, within three minutes of a conflict, to be precise, so as to pre-emptively stop the conflict from rupturing into an uncontrollable one.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Neymar, 33, is Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer but has not appeared for his national team since October 2023, when he was substituted against Uruguay after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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After pulling her daughter out of public school, Thompson enrolled Meadow in Fortune Academy and eventually became its director of development.—
Tory Basile,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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Judge is paid to survey a terrifying 6-1 Toronto lead in the third inning and to alter the vibe of an elimination game by ripping a run-scoring double.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was among those furious at the 26-year-old running back, and shortly after the game, a video emerged on social media of Gannon ripping into his tailback for the mistake.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Portley scored from the 1-yard line — his third touchdown on his third carry — cutting the lead to 39-29.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Phoenix clawed their way back into the game in the third quarter, cutting the Aces lead to just 12 behind forward Kahleah Copper scoring 12 of her 30 points in the period.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Rifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rifting. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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