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verb

ˈta-tər

Definition of tatter

as in to tear

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it the little boy tattered that blanket beyond repair by repeatedly yanking on it

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Verb

Coming down that highway, one’s arrival was confirmed by a row of flag poles holding international flags, tattered and generally ignored. — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2020 So where did Ransom’s tattered cozy knit end up after filming wrapped? — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, 26 Dec. 2019

Noun

Their pitching staff then turned to tatters, heightening the importance of an offense that must mask it. Including Tucker, seven of Houston’s qualified hitters finished the first half with an OPS+ of 100 or higher. — Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024 Rourke himself approached the street at this hour in suave array and manic tatters. — Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for tatter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tatter

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Producers Arya Ibrahim and Gita Fara describe the project as a story of the political upheaval of 1965, which tore families apart and left people who lost their citizenship living as exiles.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The storm began tearing through the region on Friday evening.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

There’s yet to be a shred of evidence that Belichick can build and guide North Carolina’s roster into the kind of behemoth that can go on the road in the ACC, play poorly and win by double digits while barely being threatened with a loss.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Without a shred of evidence, Cloud casually weaponized domestic violence allegations against a fan who was simply cheering for his home team.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of shred

Verb

In late September 2022, explosions ripped through the two pipelines near the Danish island of Bornholm, releasing plumes of gas into the surrounding water and sparking a cross-border investigation.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Over the past two weeks, tech rolled over while energy ripped to new highs.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rip

Noun

Numerous tornado warnings were also issued for parts of South Carolina and Georgia as the remnants of Isaias move northward and help create supercells of rain and unstable air, according to National Weather Service alerts and forecasts.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Weather forecasters say remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel could hit Salt Lake City, site of the game, sometime between Saturday night and Monday.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of remnant

Noun

The floor is made from compressed leather scraps produced during the brand’s manufacturing process.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The messages, scribbled on whatever scrap of paper a sender could find, often featured misspellings and shaky penmanship; many older residents of rural areas did not know how to read or write well, if at all.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

For the spring 2027 collection, McGirr fulfilled a dream, inviting the jeweler and former McQueen collaborator, Shaun Leane, to create pieces for the runway for the first time in 16 years.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Schlossman does admit that not every piece of the AI ecosystem will pass a stress test.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

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