A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

REND

Wed, 15 Mar '23
Rip
Wed, 29 Jun '22
Tear to bits
Tue, 1 Feb '22
Tear to pieces
Mon, 13 Dec '21
Tear up
Fri, 7 May '21
Tear
Thu, 14 Jan '21
Tear