as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Still, in a shred of good news, other figures showed that businesses are still investing, despite the persistent uncertainty over Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and the potential impact of his massive tax and spending bill currently being reviewed by the US Senate.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
World War 2 also saw a V1 flying bomb detonate nearby, shredding entire sections of the famous 'Onion Dome'.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Athletes and coaches are loath to admit even a shred of positive in any defeat, let alone in the immediate aftermath, but if ever the moral victory existed, can’t Inter Miami claim some of that even after a 4-0 defeat?
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Still, in a shred of good news, other figures showed that businesses are still investing, despite the persistent uncertainty over Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and the potential impact of his massive tax and spending bill currently being reviewed by the US Senate.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Verb
Law enforcement sources previously told The Times that the bomber used such a large amount of explosives that the bomb shredded his remains.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
World War 2 also saw a V1 flying bomb detonate nearby, shredding entire sections of the famous 'Onion Dome'.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Trump tear-gasses children, rips them from their parents, and deports farmworkers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Governor Phil Murphy responded Thursday night to a deadly line of severe thunderstorms that tore through Central New Jersey, killing three people and leaving tens of thousands without power.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Star Tyrese Haliburton tears his Achilles in Game 7 of the Finals, and then the team lost center Myles Turner to the rival Bucks — in part because the Pacers didn’t want to pay up for their longest tenured player. Taking something of a gap year kind of makes sense for Indiana.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Nonetheless, his asking out Brooks’s sister Chloe is the perfect sprinkling of drama to kick this show off.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Maxine was a once little bitty speck of a thing who had a pretty rough start in life.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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All told, the specks of light captured in the image showcase about 10 million galaxies, or just 0.05% of the roughly 20 billion galaxies Rubin will image in the next decade.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The Adelphi Hotel, a MICHELIN Key property located in historic downtown Saratoga Springs, is putting the final touches on its $75 million-plus expansion and renovation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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