tear
Definitions
Noun
- A drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
- An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
- An occasion for excessive eating or drinking
- The act of tearing
Verb
- Separate or cause to separate abruptly
- To separate or be separated by force
- Move quickly and violently
- Strip of feathers
- Fill with tears or shed tears
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Term
Definitions: 9
Fragments: 17
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
ACL tear fears, TikTok myths and the fight for credible women’s health science in sports
Apr 11, 2026 The New York Times
Apr 11, 2026 The New York Times
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USMNT center back Chris Richards' World Cup status in doubt after ankle ligament tear
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May 21, 2026 Yahoo Sports
Cowboys' Jerry Jones Offers Odd Take On 'Wear & Tear' Of NFL Travel Schedule
May 21, 2026 Yahoo Sports Canada
May 21, 2026 Yahoo Sports Canada
Judge limits use of tear gas near housing neighboring Portland ICE facility
Mar 6, 2026 Courthouse News
Mar 6, 2026 Courthouse News
Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas at Nonviolent Anti-ICE Protesters—Including Children
Feb 1, 2026 Mother Jones
Feb 1, 2026 Mother Jones

