: 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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For extra indulgence, our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon is topped with crispy bacon, scallions, and extra shredded yellow Cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
There was a draping red satin gown paired with black gloves, a plunging diaphanous chartreuse number paired with a cape, a leather and lace peplum moment, and a statuesque shredded silver gown, to name just a few.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Portugal has over 365 ways to prepare codfish, but this version with shredded cod, onions, straw fries, eggs, and olives strikes the perfect balance between tradition and comfort.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Pulp also offers several bowls including The Dragonfruit Bowl (dragonfruit, raspberries, mangos, almond milk, strawberry juice), wraps like the Asian Chicken Wrap (tender chicken breast, cucumber, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and sesame ginger dressing) and salads.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
There was a draping red satin gown paired with black gloves, a plunging diaphanous chartreuse number paired with a cape, a leather and lace peplum moment, and a statuesque shredded silver gown, to name just a few.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Portugal has over 365 ways to prepare codfish, but this version with shredded cod, onions, straw fries, eggs, and olives strikes the perfect balance between tradition and comfort.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Pulp also offers several bowls including The Dragonfruit Bowl (dragonfruit, raspberries, mangos, almond milk, strawberry juice), wraps like the Asian Chicken Wrap (tender chicken breast, cucumber, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and sesame ginger dressing) and salads.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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