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as in loaded
being under the influence of a recreational drug
when I got to his house, he was already pretty ripped
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
college kids who need to learn that you don't need to get ripped in order to have a good time
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as in tore
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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as in sliced
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
you can see where someone ripped the painting with a penknife
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
the car went ripping down the road
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as in yanked
to separate or remove by forceful pulling
rip a sheet off the pad of paper
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Recent Examples of ripped
Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
North Korean propaganda material released by state media this year has shown Kim overseeing special operations training marked by extreme displays of strength, including the smashing of cinder blocks over the ripped torsos of soldiers stripped to the waist.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
A shade structure in the picnic area has been ripped away by the elements, and the wear-and-tear from all that play is obvious on other features.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Ignoring faculty warnings, David dashed forward with a ripped notebook page for Lennon to sign.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
North Korean propaganda material released by state media this year has shown Kim overseeing special operations training marked by extreme displays of strength, including the smashing of cinder blocks over the ripped torsos of soldiers stripped to the waist.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The scene seems to exist mainly to show that, at 64, Redford was still ripped.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
A shade structure in the picnic area has been ripped away by the elements, and the wear-and-tear from all that play is obvious on other features.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripped
Adjective
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Campbell was serving a 24-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for committing a violent felony causing great bodily injury while in a street gang and carrying a loaded firearm in public.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Detectives searched the family’s home on June 20 and found Everton Thomas armed with a loaded firearm, as well as bloodstains in the house, the prosecutor’s office said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the longer the night went, the drunker Darcey got.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The pressure of perfection starts to tell on Redford’s character, Paul, who winds up drunk, in Washington Square Park, in broad daylight, tipping garbage over himself.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bullet tore through his neck, in front of thousands of people, including children.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the third day, Borges heroically approached one of the kidnappers and tore off her mask before jumping out of a second-story window and escaping.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The contradiction sliced through me—how could someone wield a slur and then offer softness, as if love alone could undo the wound?—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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Radios, redundancy and backup tech After Helene’s chaos knocked out cell towers, sliced underground fiber lines and broke internet access, many counties were unable to reach residents or even each other.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Work has sped up over recent decades as the basilica became a major international tourist attraction.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Hyundai then sped away from the crash east on 39th Street, police said in an incident report.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kimmel’s show was yanked immediately, and its future is murky.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of artists have yanked their music from streaming services in Israel to protest the ongoing violence against Palestinian people, including Kneecap, Faye Webster and Japanese Breakfast.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Contestants from all across the nation will face rigorous tests that mirror the real-life journey of a comedian — from brutal open mics to bombed sets, rewrites and the pressure of big-stage performances.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Bring it all together: Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and top with the sauce, about ¼ cup of sauce per cutlet (reserve any extra sauce for serving), mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Besides fried chicken, what menu items are at Popeyes? Aside from fried chicken, the menu items at Popeyes include popcorn shrimp and shrimp tenders, Cajun rice, Cajun fries, homestyle mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Ripped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripped. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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