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shredded

adjective

shred·​ded ˈshre-dəd How to pronounce shredded (audio)
especially Southern ˈsre-
Synonyms of shreddednext
: 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.Gail Borelli

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Whether in a shredded dress via GapStudio, a reptilian skin-like Ashi Studio gown, or mall goth boots on the beach, Ortega has stayed committed to the fashions of the night. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025 Cheese From sliced cheese for sandwiches, shredded cheese for tacos, and artisanal cheese for charcuterie boards, the cheese section at ALDI has it all. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 Cheese dip, barbacoa, salsa, consume and more were missing date markings and several food items including consume, shredded chicken, salsa and more were stored without coverings outside the walk-in cooler. Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025 Stir in the shredded turkey and frozen peas. Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shredded

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shredded was in 1577

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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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