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as in ragged
wearing torn or worn-out clothes
arrived at the shelter tattered and exhausted
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as in faded
worn or torn into or as if into rags
a hobo in tattered old clothes and worn-out shoes
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as in ripped
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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Recent Examples of tattered
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Kick your tattered bath mat to the curb, and grab the Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Rug before the deal expires.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The textured look included Roberto Cavalli tattered pants in a deep burgundy, worn with brown Miu Miu leggings underneath, a Dolce & Gabbana corset, and a Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier shawl.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
There’s a magic, a sacredness to the mountain, even under its layered grief and tattered prayer flags.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
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Decked out in a purple velour tracksuit, layered necklaces, a tattered blonde wig, and a tiara, Jimmy is the cult leader to a small, depraved group of satanists who claim to be the son of the Devil himself.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Kick your tattered bath mat to the curb, and grab the Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Rug before the deal expires.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The textured look included Roberto Cavalli tattered pants in a deep burgundy, worn with brown Miu Miu leggings underneath, a Dolce & Gabbana corset, and a Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier shawl.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
There’s a magic, a sacredness to the mountain, even under its layered grief and tattered prayer flags.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tattered
Adjective
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Use clean, sharp pruners to cut a smooth edge right above a living bud, lateral branch, or along the trunk where there is a ragged break.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the absence of pro hoops, ABC found itself with a ragged hole in its Sunday afternoon schedule, which an exec named Dick Button proposed to fill by way of a new show titled The Superstars.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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In February 2025, Pradeep Kumar Sood was struck and killed while crossing in a faded crosswalk on Peachtree Street near AmericasMart downtown.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Manny Pacquiao’s attempt to extend his boxing career toward an Olympic appearance at 45 ran into age‑limit rules and concerns about the optics and health risks of watching a faded great take more punishment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Remember that donated items should still be suitable for use—don't give away anything that's ripped, stained, or broken.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The stock ripped higher from April 2025 through August 2025, gaining nearly 120% over that stretch.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yeoh's frayed satin Dior shift included a leaf print and delicate draping.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 Feb. 2026
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These curtain panels, in a frayed and striped linen fabric, boast a curtain rod pocket that extends upwards, elongating the panel and making your ceilings feel even taller.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hill’s following season unfortunately ended after four games as the wideout dislocated his knee and tore his ACL during the Week 4 victory the New York Jets.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jayson Tatum, who also tore his Achilles in last spring’s playoffs, is back in practice with Boston’s G League team.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Inside the Arts District campus workspace, plastic donations are sorted, shredded and melted down using specialized equipment before being molded into new objects or artwork.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Crema or sour cream is a welcome cooling element, but cheese (crumbled or shredded) or even plain yogurt (regular or dairy-free) can do the same job.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Tattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattered. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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