rip (out)

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Verb
  • Separation is particularly risky from a controlling partner, or perhaps more aptly worded, from someone who is losing control.
    Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
  • When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The musical — a rock-and-raunch, goth-and-gay parody of cheesy, mid-century horror/sci-fi flicks — was created by Richard O’Brien (book, music, lyrics and who performed as the snarling butler Riff Raff).
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, clouded the global economic picture and left thousands dead across the Middle East.
    Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Buckingham Palace declined to comment.
    Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Reached by email earlier this week, Jennifer Spradley, an attorney in the public defender’s office in Tampa, said the office wouldn’t comment on Abugharbieh’s case.
    Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fry remarked that the plant has functioned as a component of the state’s nuclear energy infrastructure for over 50 years.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
  • As for the discussion, Bush Hager remarked on the former presidents' united views on the future of the country.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • It’s formulated to support heart health, bring about balanced electrolytes and ensure other well-functioning body systems.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But the question on the ballot will be phrased differently.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • And while there’s no way to phrase this without trafficking in understatement, the long-running arrangement is nothing if not mutually beneficial.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Ralph Fiennes' Dr. Ian Kelson literally lip syncs for his life.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Juicy sobs into Athena’s arms, and Kenya freaks out about potentially having to lip sync against Juicy.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Both governments still mouth the old slogans, by rote.
    Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Or to sometimes instinctively mouth the words to Christmas carols the kids sang to him with tears or confusion in their eyes.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Rip (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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