rip
verb (used with object)
to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner.
had ripped
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past perfectof rip.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Some wondered whether he had forgotten he had a concert to conduct or had ripped his trousers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau said it had ripped up the real gold bricks from its distinctive lobby floor and sold them for around $13 million, cashing in on the metal's market surge.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
One possibility would be when she returns to stand-up after Edgar’s shocking death, making jokes about a tragedy that had ripped her heart out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024
Otero came home early to check on the house, finding the object had ripped through his ceiling and torn up the flooring.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
Over the decades, the balloons had ripped and filled with sand.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
