tearing
1 Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tearing1
before 1000; Old English tæherende (not recorded in ME); see tear 1, -ing 2
Origin of tearing2
Example Sentences
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Ellison snapped up the palatial pad back in 2021 for $80 million with the intention of tearing it down.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Three in every 100 women suffered serious tearing injuries requiring emergency surgery in the first half of this year, something party leader Sir Ed Davey said was a "devastating indictment of our NHS maternity services".
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
On Thursday, the judge demanded 30 days’ notice before the administration makes any major structural changes to the center, including tearing it down.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
In Dana Point, relentless waves damaged several beachfront homes, completely destroying decks and tearing through walls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Maybe the next time a bad mood storm hits, we’ll find a way to come together instead of tearing each other apart.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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