How to Use shred in a Sentence

shred

1 of 2 noun

• The wallpaper is in shreds.
• He struggled to retain a shred of his dignity.
• His reputation was in shreds after the arrest.
• My hopes and dreams are just to go into it and tear it to shreds.
  — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
• Walston ripped up the card and let the shreds fall on Penn.
  — Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
• Large shred This is the default side most of us turn to.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
• So what happens now that there is even a shred of closure?
  — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2026
• And the pages that offered a shred of hope somewhere along the line.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2023
• There’s not a shred of trash anywhere, like from a normal show.
  — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
• Late in the fourth quarter, the Lions still had a shred of hope.
  — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct. 2019
• There is not one shred of evidence that shows there was a rigged election.
  — al, 17 May 2021
• These small shreds of plastic were found around Becky Bliefnick's body.
  — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 30 Sep. 2023
• The right shred will give your latkes those crispy edges and exterior.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2020
• And, without a shred of evidence in any form?
  — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
• There may be an occasional shred of doubt, but that doesn’t count.
  — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Aug. 2021
• Using the large holes on a box grater, grate frozen butter into coarse shreds.
  — Nick Wallace, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
• There’s not a shred of evidence that anything’s been done wrong.
  — Felicia Sonmez, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2019
• But at the end of it still maintain that shred of hope that Teddy was sparked to.
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 May 2021
• But only the Clippers could have found a shred of truth within it.
  — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2022
• Not a single extra hired for the Venetian ball scene has a shred of rhythm.
  — Elle Carroll, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2022
• Knowing that someone else sees and understands how bad things are brings a shred of peace.
  — Kathryn Ivey, Scientific American, 11 Jan. 2022
• However, there was no shred of doubt who was in control from just about start to finish.
  — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Aug. 2021
• But there’s not a shred of doubt in either’s mind of their road map or destination.
  — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Mar. 2021
• With not a shred of fashion background, Moffie set out to solve that problem.
  — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
• Most of what has been discovered are bone fragments, teeth and shreds of clothing.
  — Pascale Bonnefoy, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
• Most boxes focus on generic stuff that will either get ripped to shreds or tossed to the side.
  — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
• That was the last shred of competitiveness in the game.
  — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
• Dennard offered a shred of advice.
  — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
• Shred into large pieces into a bowl, then go back through with your fingers to break into fine shreds.
  — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
• In a shred of good news for those who hate the frigid weather, this cold blast could be relatively short-lived.
  — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025

shred

2 of 2 verb

• Shred the cabbage and add it to the salad.
• His neck was bruised, and his new shirt was shredded.
  — Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
• Your legs will be shredded and ready for the hot springs.
  — Graham Averill, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
• Finely shred lemon peel and squeeze juice from lemon; set aside.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
• The blast ripped through her right leg — shredding flesh and bone.
  — Raja Abdulrahim, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• Then the war in Gaza shredded them.
  — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 24 June 2026
• The pork can be cooked and shredded up to two days in advance.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
• Trees were shredded and came crashing down on cars and roofs.
  — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
• The wider shots showed dozens of homes shredded by months of artillery fire.
  — Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2023
• Or shred it and dress with sesame oil and vinegar for a rice bowl condiment.
  — Yejin Choi, Bon Appétit, 11 Aug. 2022
• Your food processor can also shred cheese with a grater.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
• Once cool enough to handle, shred chicken, but not too finely.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
• Most grocery stores even sell it already shredded, which saves even more time.
  — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
• Fabrics are shredded, cleaned, and spun into new yarn.
  — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
• Stir in two parts Parmesan, shredded.
  — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
• Once made and shredded, get creative with uses.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
• When shopping, look for a model that can slice and/or shred foods like tomatoes and cheese.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
• These events are fairly common, as black holes shred their way through stars all around the universe.
  — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 10 Nov. 2022
• This is the kind of corruption that shreds the fabric of a nation.
  — Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
• This is the kind of corruption that shreds the fabric of a nation.
  — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
• Be careful not to get your fingers too close to the shredding surface.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
• People are asked to sort items before bringing them to be shredded.
  — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2023
• Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.
  — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
• As soon as the chicken is cool enough to handle, pull off and shred the meat; discard the skin and bones.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
• Sinews need to be dried, shredded, then placed in cool water before gluing.
  — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
• Peeled, fresh ginger can be shredded, diced, or sliced to use in various recipes.
  — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
• At least the Fraimic won't shred itself at auction.
  — Joe Salas may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
• In his first match, Graif shredded his french opponent.
  — Heather Abbott, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
• Or the way, in the absence of skate parks, skateboarders impart the best places in the city to shred.
  — Leah Asmelash, CNN, 25 Oct. 2022
• Spread out oats and shredded coconut onto cookie sheet.
  — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025