RIP (OUT) Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

rip (out)

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That being said, neither of their statements seemed as strongly worded as UEFA’s and focused on not being consulted rather than the substance of the proposal.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
There isn’t a positive review in sight as the finders rip through strongly worded and insulting critiques from major music publications.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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The 2012 Olympic gold medalist was named to the NBA’s 75th anniversary team in 2021 after snarling, dunking and driving with full force every play, every night.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The horns section snarled, the background vocalists riffed, and Olivia picked up multiple instruments herself – the tambourine, guitar, shakers, and the piano.

— Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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Havard declined to comment on reports that Jimmy Carr is being lined up as the motoring show’s new host, but Deadline hears talks are underway with the comedian.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Police investigating the case, the Thai Embassy in Yangon and the court that sentenced her all refused to comment.

— Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Think heavy grease, hard-water deposits, and mold, which are better addressed with products formulated for those specific problems.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

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That term has taken on a life of its own, as people are making dances to phrase and using it in conversation.

— Moises Mendez II, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
It’s designed to interpret intent, so a request doesn’t necessarily have to be phrased as a precise smart home command.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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An ultra-fine, barrier-reparative mist, under-eye patches, and lip balms are also essential—tucked away in a pouch inside my Alex Mill tote.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 July 2026
Meanwhile, Hyland, 35, shared a video of herself lip syncing the song on vacation in Puerto Rico with husband Wells Adams and friends.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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