ripping (out)

Definition of ripping (out)next
present participle of rip (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripping (out)
Verb
  • The Iran war is also snarling shipments of other commodities, like fertilizer, aluminum, and helium.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Law enforcement took a 37-year-old Kuna man into custody Wednesday evening after a 2-mile police chase came to an end near Interstate 84, snarling traffic and forcing road closures, Meridian police said.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In May 2024, Musk confirmed on X that he had been joined by his son at an event, commenting on a photo of them together.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • His face is not commenting [on] something.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
    Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Abreu has made a habit of getting off to hot starts, and considering how punchless the Red Sox lineup has been otherwise, his production has been badly needed.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Although September’s attack had an even wider reach, the threat was quickly contained, with some experts remarking that the hacker appeared sloppy.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While walking to her car, Penton was bombarded with insults from shouting supporters of Delgado-Garcia wearing green.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Prosecutors said Castillo refused commands from officers to move away and was shouting at the agents.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Brian Dutcher and his staff work hard during the basketball season, planning practices, formulating game plans, watching film, meeting with players, visiting with high school recruits, speaking with the media, talking to administrators, attending donor events, raising money, getting on planes.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Fortunately, more and more brands are now formulating deodorants without common allergens and irritants.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some hedge funds and financial services firms are buying businesses' tariff refund claims, putting money in importers' pockets immediately, while taking on the administrative burden of applying for a refund, according to Flexport's Manders.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • When the Hornets needed a 3 late in the game, Hornets coach Charles Lee chose against putting Knueppel in the game.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Through the echo of the old story whispering from the walls.
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There’s John Waters whispering sweet nothings into Kim Kardashian’s ear.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Ripping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripping%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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