TORN INTO Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

torn into

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past participle of tear into

as in sailed into

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 attacked

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

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Instead, Brandon Aubrey’s kickoff sailed into the end zone for a touchback, and Lamar Jackson’s 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers moved the Ravens into position for a game-winning field goal.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
So Maiava let one fly down the middle of the field, and the pass sailed into a crowd of Duck defensive backs.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sailed into

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Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 on Friday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
Chris Bassitt pitched into the seventh for the Orioles (75-78), who moved within 2 1/2 games of the Chicago White Sox for the last American League playoff berth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pitched into

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The sensor successfully picked up a similar cook time of around three minutes and 30 seconds, resulting in the quickest version of the dish I’d had at home in three years.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Seattle has had at least three turnovers in each of their three losses this season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of had at

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Meanwhile, across the way in Capri is the world-famous beach club Fontellina, set upon a rocky expanse.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes at the highest heat setting upon returning home.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

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