rip
verb (used with object)
to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner.
have been ripping
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present perfect progressiveof rip.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Some vineyards have been ripping out prized grapes as they sit on unsold bottles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The company is just one example of the many housing stocks that have been ripping higher over the past month.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Wildfires have been ripping through Texas this past week.
From Fox News ● Mar. 27, 2022
Column: Businesses have been ripping off consumers for 50 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
This probably comes as a surprise to people who have been "ripping" their CDs for a decade.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2010
