tattering

present participle of tatter
as in tearing
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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  • The Broncos were starting to find their groove in the run game before Sunday’s flop, a concern since the step back came in the first game without Ben Powers, who is expected to miss at least two months after tearing his biceps.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But together, the father and daughter started tearing the old Jeep apart, gutting the interior.
    Laura Lane, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • For many hobbyists, the excitement — and gamble — of ripping packs is the best thing about the collecting experience.
    Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • These were easier for ripping open to see the interior and for dipping by hand.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Tattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattering. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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