as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Shooting stars appear when shreds of space debris ranging in size from a grain of sand to a small asteroid collide with Earth while travelling at tens of thousands of miles per hour, only to burn up in a fiery naked-eye display as they're overwhelmed by the friction of atmospheric entry.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 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
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
Shooting stars appear when shreds of space debris ranging in size from a grain of sand to a small asteroid collide with Earth while travelling at tens of thousands of miles per hour, only to burn up in a fiery naked-eye display as they're overwhelmed by the friction of atmospheric entry.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 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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That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The good news, however, is that the agreement offers a glimmer of hope for users who want TikTok to stay for good.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is ripped from the news, our dark timeline.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After you’re done cleaning up the kitchen or tackling tough stains around the house, a simple wash with oxygen bleach or a hint of chlorine bleach can make white towels look new again.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Pacers were without Isaiah Jackson (concussion), Bennedict Mathurin (right thumb sprain), Obi Toppin (right foot stress fracture) and Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Leaving broken branches and stems in place potentially makes branch damage worse, allows bark to tear further, and leaves plants more exposed to diseases and winter winds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Straight-leg Cropped Pant is crafted from the brand’s unbelievably peachy-soft Softstreme fabric, which has a weighty drape that lends a luxurious, elevated touch to pants cozy enough to sleep in.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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