1
as in tearing
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it
the dog ripped the sleeve of my shirt by grabbing it with his teeth
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2
as in slicing
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
you can see where someone ripped the painting with a penknife
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3
as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
the car went ripping down the road
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4
as in yanking
to separate or remove by forceful pulling
rip a sheet off the pad of paper
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Recent Examples of ripping
Late Tuesday night, social media was awash with dramatic images of the raging blaze, as well as the hilltop museum surrounded by flames ripping through its surrounding trees and vegetation.
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The magazine said Gallagher provides vocals on the chorus, with Ryder taking on the verses, Starkey on drums, guitar, bass and keyboards and Bell ripping an extended guitar solo.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
Most people spend the early part of the day inside enjoying brunch with their families or ripping open new gifts and immediately using them.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
When children swallow more than one separate magnet, the magnets will try to attach by ripping through internal organs.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
These dudes are just ripping it.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
High-End Blenders High-end blenders can be powerhouses, ripping through ice, frozen fruit, and other solid ingredients to create the smoothest soups, smoothies, and sauces in seconds.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The former was met with Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Jamie (Wes Bentley) engaged in a fight to the death, blood flying and flesh ripping like gladiators in his prefab kitchen.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
As such, some RT critics are not only ripping on Kraven the Hunter but oddly lamenting what could have possibly happened had the character had a chance at any more big-screen adventures.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The magazine said Gallagher provides vocals on the chorus, with Ryder taking on the verses, Starkey on drums, guitar, bass and keyboards and Bell ripping an extended guitar solo.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
Most people spend the early part of the day inside enjoying brunch with their families or ripping open new gifts and immediately using them.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
When children swallow more than one separate magnet, the magnets will try to attach by ripping through internal organs.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
These dudes are just ripping it.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
High-End Blenders High-end blenders can be powerhouses, ripping through ice, frozen fruit, and other solid ingredients to create the smoothest soups, smoothies, and sauces in seconds.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The former was met with Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Jamie (Wes Bentley) engaged in a fight to the death, blood flying and flesh ripping like gladiators in his prefab kitchen.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
As such, some RT critics are not only ripping on Kraven the Hunter but oddly lamenting what could have possibly happened had the character had a chance at any more big-screen adventures.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripping
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Homages to the Bethesda games’ slow-motion kills are aplenty, with gratuitous shots of bullets tearing through bodies and painting the walls red.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Higbee was on the physically unable to perform list after tearing his back ACL and MCL last postseason.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Miley has taken a leaner approach the past few years, only grabbing one jersey and leaving the rest in his locker for the clubhouse workers to donate or disperse.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Knowing defensive back is a glaring need, especially with the release of Jack Jones, is trading back and grabbing someone like Jahdae Barron while acquiring another second-round pick worth considering?—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Investors were reacting to a deal reached between the company and its striking German workers on Friday, terms of which included cutting 35,000 jobs by 2030 and slashing production capacity to reduce costs.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, McIlroy blew up for a double bogey on the first hole before jumping out to a massive lead.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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By jumping to agentic, Amazon can make home assistants that are capable and conversational like ChatGPT but also have a framework for communicating and controlling external services, as Alexa and Siri can.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Enlist the help of a running coach.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Ripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripping. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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