TEARS INTO Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

tears into

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present tense third-person singular of tear into

as in has at

to start work on energetically She tore into the home renovation project as soon as all the materials had been purchased.

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as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against We watched the fighters tear into each other during the final round.

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Recent Examples of tears into Her tight smile squeezes tiny tears into the corners of her eyes. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tears into

Phrase

The United States has at least 32 major military installations and at least 50,000 troops positioned throughout the Middle East, with many more locations not disclosed to the public.

— Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Unlike its rival bidder, fellow US investment firm Castlelake, Apollo has at least obtained the royal consent of Haji-Ioannou, whose backing of the bid was vital to its success, said Ali Lyon in City AM.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of has at

Phrase

Shoppers also had the opportunity to build and take home Lego sets at the Make-and-Take station in the Promenade courtyard.

— Madison Herring, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
Hotel hop during the day to see your favorite artists’ sets at the pool, and maybe even some surprise ones.

— Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sets at

Phrase

Today, Ali Lamu employs artisans who transform old dhow sails into bags, artworks and home décor that’s exported around the world.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
This weekend, the live-action version of the film starring Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui sails into theaters, with Catherine Laga’aia in the title role.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of sails into

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Alex Lange smoothly handled the seventh, but lefty Aaron Bummer only lasted 20 pitches into the eighth inning and allowed a Josh Bell RBI single to cut the lead to 3-2 before he was replaced by right-hander Nate Pearson.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
Once Jadelyn Allchin, a former UCLA standout and Utah’s regular-season leader in hits (26), runs (19) and RBIs (17), launched a two-run homer to right just 11 pitches into Game 2, the Talons never looked back.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026