as in to tear
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it
over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind
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Recent Examples of ribbon
Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
On the front of his Red Sox jersey was a yellow ribbon to honor his fellow hostages, 58 of whom are still trapped in Gaza.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022
The Hoover Dam went from legislation to ribbon cutting in eight years.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 June 2022
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Noun
Wandering a tribal park and catching ribbons of northern lights.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
On the front of his Red Sox jersey was a yellow ribbon to honor his fellow hostages, 58 of whom are still trapped in Gaza.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Verb
As the road began to ribbon up and around the southern slope of the mountain, everything subtly shifted.
—Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022
The Hoover Dam went from legislation to ribbon cutting in eight years.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbon
Noun
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The next images that appear depict three sequential viewpoints, suggesting the frames of a film strip, of a baby’s crowning head.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Do people have access to the basics – food, medical care and water – in the south of the strip?—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Verb
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If the tag recommends dry cleaning, washing in cold water in the washing machine, or tumble-drying on medium heat in the dryer, follow those instructions to avoid fading, shrinking, tearing, or otherwise compromising your duvet.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Authorities said the inmates pulled open faulty sliding cell doors, tore out a bathroom to create a hole in the jail, and then climbed a wall to escape.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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That’s one of the reasons why the play’s dialogue feels ripped from recent headlines.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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If your pup is fond of ripping open toys and removing the stuffing, use some of their fur to re-stuff the toy.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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