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as in to speed
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 tear
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Fighting back tears, Brito said his brother and sister-in-law died while protecting their 12-year-old son, Samuel.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
Adams tore his Achilles in the closing minutes of a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Arkansas on March 20, 2025.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Noun
But Kubo hasn’t played since suffering a meniscus tear in Japan’s opener against the Netherlands, and yesterday he was ruled out for the Brazil clash.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Fighting back tears, Brito said his brother and sister-in-law died while protecting their 12-year-old son, Samuel.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Verb
Incense in hands, the empress bows, tearing the back of her robe.
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
Adams tore his Achilles in the closing minutes of a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Arkansas on March 20, 2025.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tear
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The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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On June 29, workers were seen installing a red carpet on the venue's signature stairs, only to rip it up a short time later.
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Four people died, including a 12-year-old boy, and several others were injured after at least three tornadoes ripped through that corner of the state.
Verb
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Then, five days after the best start of his young MLB career coincided with one of his worst moments, he was yanked after just 2 1/3 innings in Sunday’s 11-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Winco also yanked about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack Firework Devices.
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Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
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Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city.
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Made-from-scratch cheesecake doesn’t seem so hard when made as cupcakes where there’s no water bath, springform pan, and long chilling time required.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
Verb
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Video of the incident showed the professor grabbing and twisting the arm of the pro-Palestinian student.
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As police tried to handcuff Sever, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said Sever swung at troopers and forcefully grabbed at a trooper's duty weapon, which was secured in a holster.
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
Verb
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Ships raced through the night to reach New York Harbor, all trying to be first to dock at Ellis Island.
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“Tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tear. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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