as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025
Even as the ground seems to shake underneath Maia’s feet, Lorene Scafaria’s directing picks up every shred of tension with laser precision.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Peeled, fresh ginger can be shredded, diced, or sliced to use in various recipes.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
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
Even as the ground seems to shake underneath Maia’s feet, Lorene Scafaria’s directing picks up every shred of tension with laser precision.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
The Cardinal shredded Oregon’s zone defense, shooting 42% from the field.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Peeled, fresh ginger can be shredded, diced, or sliced to use in various recipes.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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For the first time in many years, there is a real glimmer of hope for government transparency in Florida.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scott Morrow stickhandled his way into the high slot, ripping a shot that hit Kuemper squarely in the body.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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This Broncos locker room finds itself in the strangest of all places -- the future of the franchise suddenly ripped away, and having to step into an immediate future without him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its almond-and-vanilla base has just a hint of smoky sweetness, unfolding into a spicier scent that gives it a slightly intense fragrance.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Green, because they are picked too early and sent to Wyoming with only a hint of blush.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Social Media Reacts To Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram Post Rumors of a Beckham family feud have been circulating long before Brooklyn posted his statement on Instagram, and fans of the famous family were torn about whose side to take.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Warriors' Butler out for season Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler will require surgery and miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the third quarter of a 135-112 victory over his former Miami team.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their long, silvery-blue spiral arms are peppered with bright knots and specks, the telltale signposts of active, messy astrophysics in progress.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pure black or white floors show every speck of dust.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first round of the International Tennis Federation’s W35 tournament, played on a clay court in Nairobi, Kenya, wouldn’t normally make much of a splash in the tennis world, but millions of people have now seen what transpired over 37 excruciating minutes in the capital.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This allows robots to adjust their movements based on touch rather than relying only on visual input.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The trick is to use a light touch to avoid snapping or pulling the carpet fibers.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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