ripping (out)

verb

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

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  1. commenting
  2. formulating
  3. putting
  4. breathing
Verb
  • Wizards issued a statement commenting on the events, condemning the harassment and offering a brief explanation of the company’s plans for the future of the format.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Roosevelt visited Arizona for the dedication, commenting on the southwestern state's sacrifice during the Spanish-American War.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of commenting
Verb
  • This involves formulating hypotheses, testing them and refining them based on observed outcomes.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Understanding these factors could help in formulating policies to manage debt and support income growth in future economic cycles.
    Ivan Illan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of formulating
Verb
  • These good Samaritans respond to rescue calls at any hour of the day, often putting their own safety at risk.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Last month, a judge dismissed the cases against two of the three Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while officers piled on top of him during an arrest.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Every year, children around the world are dying or suffering long-term health consequences from breathing polluted ambient and indoor air.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of breathing
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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 24 Nov. 2024.

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