rip
verb (used with object)
to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner.
was ripping
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past progressiveof rip.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Farney, a 33-year State Farm veteran, told his sales force he was ripping up their existing contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
As Cabral saw it, the search giant’s AI was ripping him off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
What had been an obscure disease from Africa was ripping through European and U.S. gay communities.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
I was ripping and running up and down Interstate 85.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
The Highlander was ripping up the road again, coming from the opposite direction.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
