1
as in ripping
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it
angrily tore the letter to shreds
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2
as in yanking
to separate or remove by forceful pulling
tore the book from his hand
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3
as in hurrying
to proceed or move quickly
she tore out of the room as soon as the phone started to ring
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Recent Examples of tearing
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Last month, similar Santa Ana winds helped the Mountain Fire explode in size and send it tearing through neighborhoods, prompting evacuations and school closures.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
All Purdy did was take his the 49ers to consecutive NFC Championship Games, tearing a ligament in his elbow as a rookie and winning two come-from-behind playoff games before acquitting himself well in Super Bowl LVIII only to fall victim to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Rizzi was seen on the sideline tearing into Hayball.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The father, who is subtly shown to be experiencing hearing loss, sits quietly as the muted sounds of tearing wrapping paper and chatter fill the room.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Flying and running Whether soaring above the ground or tearing through surreal landscapes, flying and running were common themes as well.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Advertisement There was no mistaking that against the Rams, with Barkley tearing off a 70-yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter and a 72-yard touchdown in the fourth.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Oregon commit Nasir Wyatt’s second-quarter strip-sack, tearing Huskies quarterback Husan Longstreet to the ground, was just one of many defensive stands Mater Dei made on its way to a 36-7 rout over Centennial and an 11-0 record.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
And the harder challenge is that cannabis is itself the tip of an even bigger cultural iceberg tearing through the country.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Last month, similar Santa Ana winds helped the Mountain Fire explode in size and send it tearing through neighborhoods, prompting evacuations and school closures.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
All Purdy did was take his the 49ers to consecutive NFC Championship Games, tearing a ligament in his elbow as a rookie and winning two come-from-behind playoff games before acquitting himself well in Super Bowl LVIII only to fall victim to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Rizzi was seen on the sideline tearing into Hayball.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The father, who is subtly shown to be experiencing hearing loss, sits quietly as the muted sounds of tearing wrapping paper and chatter fill the room.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Flying and running Whether soaring above the ground or tearing through surreal landscapes, flying and running were common themes as well.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Advertisement There was no mistaking that against the Rams, with Barkley tearing off a 70-yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter and a 72-yard touchdown in the fourth.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Oregon commit Nasir Wyatt’s second-quarter strip-sack, tearing Huskies quarterback Husan Longstreet to the ground, was just one of many defensive stands Mater Dei made on its way to a 36-7 rout over Centennial and an 11-0 record.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tearing
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Just as Alice is on the verge of ripping Maggie’s heart out of her chest, Nick arrives — having been tipped off by the Alice at the bar.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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It’s rated for advanced intermediates into experts and designed for front side use and ripping groomers.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
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Corporate sustainability has emerged in recent years as a complex narrative of contrasting tempos—a story of rapid, headline-grabbing shifts intertwined with deep, fundamental transformations.Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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James finished the contest by scoring 16 points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out two assists.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Her awful journey is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed, especially by other women.The Week US, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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As playwright, Barbot sits between them, turning the mainstream obscurity of his protagonists into a biting political point, and reflecting poignantly on the long arc of history, which sure seems to take its sweet time bending toward justice.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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The higher strings aren’t quite as piercing but still shine through.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most piercing instances in Emilia’s journey rely on Audiard’s penchant for indelible imagery.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Uber driver Derek Gooderham was zipping along on Interstate 83 when a wave of wood planks tumbled from the lumber truck, sliding down a hill and sweeping his car off the road.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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See our analysis of BlackRock’s valuation for a closer look at what’s driving the stock.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These factors are well-known in mammals for driving pluripotency, the ability of stem cells to transform into any cell type.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization in the scrap business isn’t about jumping into all the latest tools.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Flames were reported on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway, with the fire jumping the road in at least two locations — the area around Malibu Pier and around Malibu Road and Webb Way, just next to Malibu Colony Plaza, where a Ralphs supermarket is located, according to the city.Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Tearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tearing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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