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 rushing
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
An arrest warrant said Moore assaulted Hyder by grabbing and ripping his uniform.
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Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
His big ugly bill is ripping health care away from rural communities and taking food off the table of Americans.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Once that happens, ripping them out becomes painful.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
For example, if a stock is ripping higher and the lender wants the shares back, that forces the borrower to buy them back on the open market at the prevailing price.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Can one of the world’s most heavily armed militias be curbed without ripping the country apart?
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Two people were arrested on Tuesday following multiple police pursuits with several different agencies across a number of towns, with the driver at one point allegedly ripping through an elementary school playground to elude authorities.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
No son of mine would stand there not knowing what to do when a baby alien comes ripping out of his buddy's chest.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
His big ugly bill is ripping health care away from rural communities and taking food off the table of Americans.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Once that happens, ripping them out becomes painful.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
For example, if a stock is ripping higher and the lender wants the shares back, that forces the borrower to buy them back on the open market at the prevailing price.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Can one of the world’s most heavily armed militias be curbed without ripping the country apart?
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Two people were arrested on Tuesday following multiple police pursuits with several different agencies across a number of towns, with the driver at one point allegedly ripping through an elementary school playground to elude authorities.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
No son of mine would stand there not knowing what to do when a baby alien comes ripping out of his buddy's chest.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripping
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Testing the technology The new development builds on a 2023 study that used weak chemical bonds called mechanophores to prevent polymers from slowly tearing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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What is a better visual metaphor for being a woman in America than the sight of Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) tearing through the streets of Widow’s Bay, shrieking for help and finding none, while an out-of-shape freak stalks her and somehow manages to catch up to her?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Some varieties of slicing cucumbers have very tender skins and bruise easily.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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Nothing arrived pre-chopped, so there was still some prep, but it was limited to quick tasks like slicing scallions, dicing a pepper, and chopping cashews.—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Micah Parsons doesn’t sound like someone rushing to play football.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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While in the autonomous and action-oriented sign of Aries, however, we’re called to lead without rushing the process.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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There are stories of major Nashville players yanking him off the street, keeping him drunk for days in hotels, then leaving Knoxville with stacks of new songs.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Since early May, companies that used the dry milk powder in their food products have been yanking those products on the concern they might be contaminated with salmonella.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How about flying a chopper over the Great Barrier Reef from the on-site helipad?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The man then raised up the stick and struck the church-going victim in the head before slashing her neck.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
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The energy regulator signed off on the preferential electricity tariff for Glencore’s local venture and Samancor Chrome, slashing power prices by over 50% from the standard baseline.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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“Ripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripping. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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