: 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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Fill whole wheat tortillas with black beans, avocado, shredded cabbage, salsa and lime.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as wood chips or shredded bark, around the base of the tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Set out small bowls of pasta sauce, a variety of shredded cheese, and various meats and veggies for unique pizza customization.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Bags of shredded documents were discovered in a Mercedes SUV.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as wood chips or shredded bark, around the base of the tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Set out small bowls of pasta sauce, a variety of shredded cheese, and various meats and veggies for unique pizza customization.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Bags of shredded documents were discovered in a Mercedes SUV.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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