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rip

[rip] / rɪp /
NOUN
tear, cut
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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Other remaining brand-name correspondents, including the ageless Lesley Stahl, for a while were feared to be fingering their rip cords too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“There are companies now that rip through 20, 30 or 40,000 pieces of vintage clothing a week. It’s a really interesting ecosystem.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I think that a new owner is allowed to do whatever they want to a house, and if she didn’t like those black and white floors, she should rip them out in 2 seconds.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

But depending on the outcome of the hearing, they might have to rip those plans up and start again.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He held her back by the bag of bread they shared, reaching for her with his free hand when the bag threatened to rip.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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