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shred

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verb

as in to rip
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it shredded some cooked chicken for the soup

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Recent Examples of shred
Noun
Athletes and coaches are loath to admit even a shred of positive in any defeat, let alone in the immediate aftermath, but if ever the moral victory existed, can’t Inter Miami claim some of that even after a 4-0 defeat? Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025 Still, in a shred of good news, other figures showed that businesses are still investing, despite the persistent uncertainty over Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and the potential impact of his massive tax and spending bill currently being reviewed by the US Senate. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Verb
Law enforcement sources previously told The Times that the bomber used such a large amount of explosives that the bomb shredded his remains. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 World War 2 also saw a V1 flying bomb detonate nearby, shredding entire sections of the famous 'Onion Dome'. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
  • Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • Trump tear-gasses children, rips them from their parents, and deports farmworkers.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Governor Phil Murphy responded Thursday night to a deadly line of severe thunderstorms that tore through Central New Jersey, killing three people and leaving tens of thousands without power.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • The nation watched in horror as the storm tore through the Blue Ridge Mountains and parts of Asheville, a city whose tourism industry drives nearly $3 billion into the local economy each year.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
  • Nonetheless, his asking out Brooks’s sister Chloe is the perfect sprinkling of drama to kick this show off.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Serve them with slices of prosciutto or speck, sure.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
  • Dishes such as beef stew with speck dumplings or Wienerschnitzel in butter breaded veal cutlet, with roasted potatoes and cranberry jam, are big favorites.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Automating the personal touch in social commerce However, while social commerce makes selling more interactive, scale still requires tech support.
    Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • While a touch slimmer than the Champ Is Here Pants, the cropped length, technical details, and colorblocked sealed zipper give them a similar vibe.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025

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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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