1
as in tears
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 slits
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 rushes
to proceed or move quickly
the car went ripping down the road
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4
as in grabs
to separate or remove by forceful pulling
rip a sheet off the pad of paper
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as in perverts
a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard
something of a rip in his youth, he eventually settled down
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Recent Examples of rips
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Continue reading … GLOVES OFF — Fired '60 Minutes' veteran rips new bosses as incompetent, claims pro-Trump bias.
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Both are subject to disruption from the Milky Way's gravity, which triggers bursts of star formation within them and rips away a stream of gas from both, called the Magellanic Stream.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
The dimple in the mattress stretches into a deep depression, one that essentially rips all the way through.
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Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
The film kicks off with a mysterious cosmic event that rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports the neighborhood to someplace unknown where, evidently, dinosaurs run wild.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
Pollinator-friendly plants are clustered across the large property, a hedge against the next storm that rips away the canopy.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Over eight episodes, the first season of Nemesis rips through more fiery events and story than most shows could in a multi-year run.
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Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
The other rips the seal off Rip City come Saturday night.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Simply put, the little R2 absolutely rips.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
The jerseys are made of polyester so the fabric can be cut like papel picado without becoming vulnerable to tears or rips.
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ABC News,
30 May 2026
Some signs to never ignore are yellow or brown stains, rips, or a musty smell.
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Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
The cuts in Colin’s flesh—actually rips—were shallow.
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Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
No photos in the living room — a policy that tightened after guests snapped pictures of Taylor Swift with Matty Healy — and a dress code that allows jeans, but the expensive kind with no rips.
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George Gurley,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
There’s nothing worse than spending too much on a stylish bag only to find that the lining rips or the hardware breaks after just a few wears.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Two easy ways to ensure the grass is mowed properly is, according to Cannon, to know the turf type and how much to mow and use a sharp mower blade to avoid tears or rips, which are basically open wounds on the plant.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The audience never sees the monstrous version of Naim that Ryan is so afraid of, one that rips his skin apart and bruises him, cementing Naim’s position as the story’s narrator.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Continue reading … GLOVES OFF — Fired '60 Minutes' veteran rips new bosses as incompetent, claims pro-Trump bias.
—
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Both are subject to disruption from the Milky Way's gravity, which triggers bursts of star formation within them and rips away a stream of gas from both, called the Magellanic Stream.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
The dimple in the mattress stretches into a deep depression, one that essentially rips all the way through.
—
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
The film kicks off with a mysterious cosmic event that rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports the neighborhood to someplace unknown where, evidently, dinosaurs run wild.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
Pollinator-friendly plants are clustered across the large property, a hedge against the next storm that rips away the canopy.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Over eight episodes, the first season of Nemesis rips through more fiery events and story than most shows could in a multi-year run.
—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
The other rips the seal off Rip City come Saturday night.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
The crossbar cracks, the netting rips.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Simply put, the little R2 absolutely rips.
—
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
The jerseys are made of polyester so the fabric can be cut like papel picado without becoming vulnerable to tears or rips.
—
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Some signs to never ignore are yellow or brown stains, rips, or a musty smell.
—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
The cuts in Colin’s flesh—actually rips—were shallow.
—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
No photos in the living room — a policy that tightened after guests snapped pictures of Taylor Swift with Matty Healy — and a dress code that allows jeans, but the expensive kind with no rips.
—
George Gurley,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
There’s nothing worse than spending too much on a stylish bag only to find that the lining rips or the hardware breaks after just a few wears.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Two easy ways to ensure the grass is mowed properly is, according to Cannon, to know the turf type and how much to mow and use a sharp mower blade to avoid tears or rips, which are basically open wounds on the plant.
—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rips
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While the director tears his hair out, the producers see the footage and sign the Minions on the spot, but their fame is short-lived with the arrival of the talkies.
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Peppler tears big chunks of it off and passes it around for everyone to try, before illustrating the culinary importance of a good pissaladière.
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Driven by revenge and madness, Sweeney Todd slices necks he is meant to just shave.
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Her foot slices down the side of the ball.
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Faced with ambiguity, the mind rushes in to solve it — to know.
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Traffic rushes by on the surrounding streets, but within the 16-acre neighborhood of Culdesac, cars are conspicuously absent.
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.
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The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
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The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.
Noun
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.
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Also, what many now interpret as Kubrick’s exposé of elite perverts was, in fact, mostly Schnitzler’s doing.
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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The Suretivian Shredder Tool quickly and efficiently shreds chicken, pork, and other meats, earning nearly 20,000 five-star ratings.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.
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“Rips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rips. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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