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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
Nikki Goldstein, Time, 20 May 2026
Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Global stock markets have been on a tear in 2026, extending last year's rally as traders look through geopolitical turmoil and inflation fears.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The announcement came just days after health officials confirmed a deadly, fast-moving strain of Ebola was spreading across one of the world’s most remote and conflict-torn regions.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Through a veil of tears and deep pain, Eli’s father-in-law, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, the chief rabbi who Eli assisted at the Bondi Chabad Centre, addressed the coffin and said in his eulogy.
—Nikki Goldstein, Time, 20 May 2026
Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Global stock markets have been on a tear in 2026, extending last year's rally as traders look through geopolitical turmoil and inflation fears.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Verb
Once, Denise yanked an earring out of Djena’s left ear, tearing the lobe.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The announcement came just days after health officials confirmed a deadly, fast-moving strain of Ebola was spreading across one of the world’s most remote and conflict-torn regions.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tear
Noun
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Naggoo Printed Split Maxi Dress with Pockets With a stretchy wrinkle-free fabric, vibrant print, chic side slit, and two side pockets, this summery dress checks every box for style and comfort.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Videos captured a rioter ripping a mask off Hodges as he was pinned against a door during a fight for control of a tunnel entrance.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Numbers like that savagely rip at the time-space continuum in ways piston-engine cars simply cannot.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Once, Denise yanked an earring out of Djena’s left ear, tearing the lobe.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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That infuriatingly catchy Kars4Kids donation jingle got yanked off the air in California.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Both Amazon and Walmart are expanding their use of delivery drones to speed up shipments from stores or order fulfillment centers.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The United Arab Emirates is speeding up the completion of a new pipeline that will allow the Gulf federation to export more oil without routing it through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Always use a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth to avoid scratches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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After arriving back home, the visitor also became ill after getting a scratch.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Denise ascended the stairs, yelling at Djena all the way up, then grabbed Djena by the collar and began hitting her.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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To make one, grab a clean, thick sock (preferably a larger one) and fill it with uncooked rice, oats, or flaxseed.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
Verb
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As the sky begins to open, New Yorkers scurry for cover — but 6LACK, 33, seems to be in his element.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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In order to keep the lightweight watercraft from heeling over completely, crew members frantically scurry back and forth onto planks that are suspended out above the water on each side, rising and falling like seasick seesaws.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Both companies are racing for the public market, with SpaceX expected to disclose its prospectus as soon as this week, ahead of what could be a record offering next month.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The company is racing to have Starship ready for next year’s revamped Artemis III mission, which calls for Starship’s upper stage to rendezvous with NASA’s Orion capsule — the same vehicle that carried the Artemis II astronauts around the moon last month — while orbiting Earth.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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“Tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tear. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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