: 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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No metal or plastic binder rings or clips or shredded paper is allowed, organizers said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Good options include dark leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains such as quinoa and shredded wheat, and fruits.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Tear meat into bite-size pieces and return shredded chicken to stock.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Play around with the spices, the marmalade flavors, even the carrot is negotiable — shredded butternut squash or apple will work just as well.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Good options include dark leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains such as quinoa and shredded wheat, and fruits.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Tear meat into bite-size pieces and return shredded chicken to stock.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Play around with the spices, the marmalade flavors, even the carrot is negotiable — shredded butternut squash or apple will work just as well.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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