SHRED Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈshred

Definition of shred

as in glimmer

a very small amount the vandals showed not a shred of decency

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shred

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verb

as in to rip

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it shredded some cooked chicken for the soup

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Recent Examples of shred

Noun

Unlike our northern neighbors that have made chili cheese coneys a whole thing, these so-not-Cincinnati chili dogs don't carry a shred of cheese. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Verb

That’s when an EF5 tornado tore through the metropolis of some 50,000 people, shredding a path several miles long and three-quarters of a mile wide. — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026 On Saturday, July 18, the FDA said (in a page that has since been deleted) that a sample of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce had tested positive for Cyclospora. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shred

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Noun

Within the court’s 28-page ruling was another glimmer of hope for descendants who were disappointed by the 2025 laws.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of glimmer

Verb

The images her sister captured after the strike show the trajectory of the projectile, which ripped through floor after floor, and left a gaping hole covered in a thick layer of white dust.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
As if it were ripped from a movie script, Crow-Armstrong slugged a leadoff home run in the first — just as Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had in the top of the inning to cap a 10-pitch at-bat against Shota Imanaga.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rip

Verb

In a neat little twist, the Giants also have Parks Harber tearing the cover off the ball in Triple A.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
But by the afternoon, Jaime was receiving text messages warning that her neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie was under evacuation orders as wildfires tore through Spokane County.

— Cole Reynolds, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

By Pond Farm is now asking a speck under $4 million with Turpin Realtors/Forbes Global Properties.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 July 2026
Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Lollapalooza attendees were met with on-and-off sprinkling all day but about 45 minutes into the Smashing Pumpkins' set, a consistent enough rainfall led fans to pull on ponchos, with some even leaving early.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Navy cat-eye polish sparkles under 3D seashell ridges and a sprinkling of pearls.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Definition of sprinkling

Noun

Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline by acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, a move designed to strengthen an offense that has struggled for consistency during stretches of the 2026 season.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of splash

Noun

For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
The cabin is customizable, with optional upscale features allowing owners to add their personal touch.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

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