ripping (out)

verb

Definition of ripping (out)next
present participle of rip (out)
as in snarling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripping (out)
  1. commenting
  2. formulating
  3. putting
  4. whispering
  5. breathing
Verb
  • Make a commenting list This year, talk to people.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Make a commenting list so engaging is easy, dig into the starts to do more of what works, and let go of the excuses that are holding you back.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of commenting
Verb
  • Nicol stresses that the 188-page scientific opinion drew on the best available evidence, which the team was instructed to summarize scientifically, rather than formulating realistic plans for the agriculture industry.
    Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of formulating the book with dish after dish, chapters begin with a core recipe to provide a jumping off point for a few days of meals.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of formulating
Verb
  • Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Nina and Radek were whispering about something.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of whispering
Verb
  • Now, new research suggests the Romans were also breathing in large amounts of lead from silver mining and smelting operations.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of breathing
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Thesaurus Entries Near ripping (out)

ripping off

ripping (out)

ripple

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“Ripping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripping%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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