as in sliver
a small sharp piece of something (such as glass or pottery)
Watch out for the shards of glass on the floor.
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Recent Examples of shard
Similarly, adding eggs to milk prevents ice cream from separating into solid milk fat studded with ice shards (yum).
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Why Karen Read is a true-crime obsession Karen Read screams: Jennifer McCabe, prosecution’s star witness, testifies
Scratches, taillight shards, hair: Jurors get a look at Karen Read’s SUV
The dog did it?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 June 2025
In addition to stone shards, grains of red and orange ochre covered the beds.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Small plastic shards could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Why Karen Read is a true-crime obsession Karen Read screams: Jennifer McCabe, prosecution’s star witness, testifies
Scratches, taillight shards, hair: Jurors get a look at Karen Read’s SUV
The dog did it?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 June 2025
In addition to stone shards, grains of red and orange ochre covered the beds.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Small plastic shards could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shard
Noun
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Three other Republican districts would each get a sliver of the county.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Why Latest Bold Deadline Rumors Make No Sense Any sliver of hope that the Braves organization had at making one final push toward a wild-card spot would be out the window.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Two algorithms then went to work: one assembling the fragments into complete molecular structures, the other predicting which of those structures would pack the strongest antibacterial punch.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2025
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For me, the early hours offer clarity before the day fragments.—
Marian Evans,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This special light is the reflection of sunlight off particles and dust in the solar system.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, O'Connor says your curtains and drapes still collect dust, pet dander, cooking odors, and other airborne particles that can affect indoor air quality.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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The recipe for bulldog gravy originated in Appalachian coal mining communities, rooted in kitchens where resourceful cooks knew how to wrest every speck of flavor from humble ingredients.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Starboard’s intentions this time around aren’t clear — the firm didn’t respond to CNBC’s request for comment — but its maneuvering nevertheless represents a glimmer of hope.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Making that kind of a splash move would indicate that Houston would prefer to keep Durant around long-term.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Much like a regular playground, there are no staff supervising the splash park, according to Wooten.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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While mostly white-colored overall, hues of pink can be visible along with black flecks spread along the plant.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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“Shard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shard. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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