as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2026
Angie is made more complex inside a later version, who is bruised and angry, ready to rip any and everyone to shreds.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
In a building across from City Hall Park, staff shredded additional paper Wednesday, with plans to use a leaf blower for maximum effect.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Watching the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation rip Tom Skerritt’s character to shreds on live TV would make for extremely spicy viewing.
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Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2026
Angie is made more complex inside a later version, who is bruised and angry, ready to rip any and everyone to shreds.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
Add 1 cup shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast and reserved pasta to lettuce and drizzle dressing over.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
In a building across from City Hall Park, staff shredded additional paper Wednesday, with plans to use a leaf blower for maximum effect.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, New Jersey, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down in the middle of the borough's busy business district.
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Sequined trousers resembled jeans, while ripped denim was finished with fine silver chains.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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As the aircraft approached Atlantic City, a portion of one of the main rotor blades separated, the NTSB report showed, tearing the transmission and rotor apart and sending the helicopter crashing onto the Garden State Parkway.
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Mara will have to avoid OKC’s first-round curse, as each of the Thunder’s last two lottery picks have torn an ACL before their rookie seasons.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, and add a splash of soda, stirring gently to integrate.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the NYC Parks Department kicked off the weekend with a splash and jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem to celebrate the opening.
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If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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The goal scorer then took an artful first touch before drilling it home.
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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