: cut or torn into shreds
shredded cheese
shredded paper
shredded chicken
Make a worm farm by drilling tiny holes in the bottom of the bucket. Add worms, leaves, grass clippings, peat moss and damp shredded newspaper.—
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On top of the injuries and shredded sails, the Zaida had lost the smaller of its two masts, and its life raft had been swept away.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Rather than shredded hash browns or tater tots, this one is topped with hash brown patties.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
While clean finishes continue to be fixture in collections for their versatility and enduring appeal, shredded denim is surfacing in directional collections by Off-White, MM6 Maison Margiela and Philipp Plein.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Add the Leftover Meat: Gently fold in the shredded or chopped leftover meat, ensuring it is fully coated in the sauce.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Rather than shredded hash browns or tater tots, this one is topped with hash brown patties.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
While clean finishes continue to be fixture in collections for their versatility and enduring appeal, shredded denim is surfacing in directional collections by Off-White, MM6 Maison Margiela and Philipp Plein.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Add the Leftover Meat: Gently fold in the shredded or chopped leftover meat, ensuring it is fully coated in the sauce.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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