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verb

present tense third-person singular of tatter
as in tears
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it the little boy tattered that blanket beyond repair by repeatedly yanking on it

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noun

plural of tatter
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as in shreds

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as in rags

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tatters
  1. tears
  2. shreds
  3. rags
  4. rips
  5. fragments
  6. clothing
  7. pieces
  8. threads
Verb
  • In a sense, the proof shows that a world in which love never returns is a world whose geometry tears itself apart—assuming, of course, the proof holds up.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of wiping firmware, an adversary nudges a setpoint, edits a protection parameter, distorts a sensor feed—or shows the operator a calm screen while the equipment tears itself apart.
    — Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • The pork chop came with an unfamiliar vegetable, shreds of a green stalk.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • How to Grate Zucchini Once grated, the one large zucchini for this recipe should come out to about 1 ¾ cups of shreds.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
Definition of shreds
Noun
  • The group’s rags to riches story and music was depicted and celebrated in the hit Broadway stage musical Jersey Boys and its subsequent 2014 film adaptation directed by Clint Eastwood.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Repurpose those items into rags, quilts, crafts, or stuffing.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of rags
Verb
  • The ambitious staging literally rips the fourth wall off a two-story house, giving a voyeuristic view into the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom.
    — William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pouring them straight into a trash bag could lead to a smelly mess if the bag rips and leaks.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of rips
Noun
  • Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • None of this has occurred in the Russian-Ukrainian case, except in fragments—and the result has been an effort without commitment, coherence, or momentum.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragments
Noun
  • Wildberries initially sold clothing before expanding to appliances, household items, cosmetics, books and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Community Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • The Sharks have surrounded him with legit building blocks, adding high-end pieces like Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, Will Smith and Keaton Verhoeff to the mix.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disney Disney’s strategy of keeping its cards close to its chest has led to it only releasing two pieces of concept art for its Abu Dhabi park.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pieces
Noun
  • Bluefin tuna crudo is gently pounded and spread with a Peruvian-leaning tomato tear, lemon threads and olive oil.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There are interesting threads to unravel regarding Kara’s grief and anger, but the story she’s stranded in doesn’t have time to do that in any meaningful way.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of threads
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