1
as in tears
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it
the dog ripped the sleeve of my shirt by grabbing it with his teeth
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2
as in slits
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
you can see where someone ripped the painting with a penknife
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3
as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
the car went ripping down the road
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as in grabs
to separate or remove by forceful pulling
rip a sheet off the pad of paper
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as in perverts
a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard
something of a rip in his youth, he eventually settled down
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Recent Examples of rips
Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Our testers noted whether there were any rips or tears in the material after testing was completed.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Along with the midriff-baring pants, the medium-wash blue bootcut jeans featured two large rips on both thighs that met two large holes at the knee.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rips
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Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What's on the new menu Frontier slashes price of 2025 unlimited pass.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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If one part of the country hunkers down and slashes spending at the mall or on vacations, that would hurt businesses and lead to layoffs.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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After he's caught red-handed, the pilot goes to confront him when the captain stabs him before throwing him overboard.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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But Min-su ends up hyperventilating as Nam-gyu stabs her to death anyway.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sancho made one or two good recovery runs to track Munoz, but those efforts were not consistent, leaving Cucurella to defend one-on-one too often.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers mention that the set runs large, so consider sizing down.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Rips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rips. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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