tear (out)

verb

Definition of tear (out)next
as in to pull
to draw out by force or with effort you'll never tear that secret out of me

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tear (out)
  1. pull
  2. extract
  3. yank
  4. pluck
Verb
  • Complete the look with sleek flats, kitten heels, or ankle boots in a coordinating color to pull it all together.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Klum was inside pulling specific mechanisms to make the hand move.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of pull
Verb
  • This process initially extracts boron into a solution, which can then be concentrated for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In a divided Congress, the party that doesn’t control the White House typically uses moments including government funding and debt-ceiling hikes to extract concessions from the majority party, a practice that can lead to brinksmanship.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of extract
Verb
  • With the wheels threatening to come off, Rays manager Kevin Cash yanked Seymour and put in Kevin Kelly.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ignoring that rule could get flood insurance coverage yanked for an entire community.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of yank
Verb
  • The Royals plucked manager Matt Quatraro from the Rays organization in 2022.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Orioles plucked Jared Banner from the Cubs to be their new general manager under Mike Elias.
    — Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pluck
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“Tear (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tear%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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