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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as in rushing
to proceed or move quickly
the car went ripping down the road
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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
One-touch passing, feinting and ripping hard shots into a tattered net, each is super-charged by vivid daydreams of glory on the international stage.
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Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
In the 67th minute, Bosnia and Herzegovina had a golden chance with Amar Dedić ripping a shot from the far center, but it's blocked by Swiss goalkeeper Kobel.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
This is especially important for ripping the bait through weeds.
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Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
In the footage, the larger male bear latches onto the smaller bear with its mouth, sinking its teeth into the animal, repeatedly ripping at the female bear's fur and skin.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Don't forget to also consider which names might be ripping on Monday's optimism and providing an opportunity to lock in some gains.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Videos posted on social media show fans fighting, ripping out street signs and banging on cars.
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Jared Ochacher,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Videos circulating online show jubilant Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lights, attempting to steal traffic signs, and ripping out poles cemented into the sidewalk.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Fernandez responded by ripping a two-run double down the left field line.
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Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
In the 67th minute, Bosnia and Herzegovina had a golden chance with Amar Dedić ripping a shot from the far center, but it's blocked by Swiss goalkeeper Kobel.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
This is especially important for ripping the bait through weeds.
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Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
In the footage, the larger male bear latches onto the smaller bear with its mouth, sinking its teeth into the animal, repeatedly ripping at the female bear's fur and skin.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Don't forget to also consider which names might be ripping on Monday's optimism and providing an opportunity to lock in some gains.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Videos posted on social media show fans fighting, ripping out street signs and banging on cars.
—
Jared Ochacher,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Videos circulating online show jubilant Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lights, attempting to steal traffic signs, and ripping out poles cemented into the sidewalk.
—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Fernandez responded by ripping a two-run double down the left field line.
—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripping
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Start with a glass or fine-grit nail file for shaping without tearing the layers of the nail, and a buffer block to lightly smooth the surface.
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That’s the only way to navigate explosive change without tearing ourselves apart.
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Designed for slicing everything from soft brie to firm cheddar, each piece has a purpose.
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As consumers looked for other low-cost substitutes, prices rose for other types of slicing tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.
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With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
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Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
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Keep the movement coming from your ribs, rotating, not by yanking your neck.
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Counsell admitted postgame that yanking Imanaga might not have been the right move.
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The prosecutor said Tran tried to take his own life by slitting a wrist, cutting his neck and poking a blade into his stomach.
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When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, court records said.
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Anthony Maglione was flying from Pittsburgh to Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, via Philadelphia on March 16 and started having issues soon after his first flight.
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Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.
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Farage, Reform’s attention-grabbing but divisive leader, was a curiously low-key presence.
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With that in mind, if the Pacers want to acquire a draft pick, following their past and grabbing one in the 30s makes good sense.
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Top brands are slashing prices on laptops and tablets, with discounts on favorites like Apple AirTags.
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While the marketplace’s official sale starts on June 23, some brands are already slashing prices, including Avidlove.
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“Ripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripping. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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