TEARING INTO Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

tearing into

phrase

present participle of tear into

as in diving (into)

to start work on energetically She tore into the home renovation project as soon as all the materials had been purchased.

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as in attacking

to take sudden, violent action against We watched the fighters tear into each other during the final round.

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Recent Examples of tearing into The curious intruder appeared particularly interested in the shop's inventory, tearing into a sweet-tea blend and investigating tea diffusers as a crowd gathered outside. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tearing into

Phrase

According to Chase, having at least $250 in a Chase checking or savings account can improve your chances of approval.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The Phillies scored in the top of the first, but were shut down the rest of the way despite having at least one baserunner in every inning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of having at

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The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
But that’s not stopped the current and former mayors – who duked it out in what many describe as the nastiest local election in recent history – from going at it again.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of going at

Phrase

If a boat sailing into the sunset doesn’t say vacation, nothing does.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
But the delay meant the ship was sailing into less favorable wind and rougher fall seas, and provisions had already begun to dwindle after two false-start crossings.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026