TEARS Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of tear

as in slits

a long deep cut repaired a tear in the theater curtain just before the start of the show

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tear

as in rips

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it angrily tore the letter to shreds

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as in yanks

to separate or remove by forceful pulling tore the book from his hand

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reattaches

as in rushes

to proceed or move quickly she tore out of the room as soon as the phone started to ring

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Retention drives long-term success, while acquisition costs diminish over time.

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This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.

Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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