as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
So what happens now that there is even a shred of closure?
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The virus floods the immune system, eventually shredding our vasculature.
—Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
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Noun
That's patently false and not supported by a shred of evidence.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
So what happens now that there is even a shred of closure?
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Verb
Just be sure to shred the tubes into smaller pieces before mixing them into your compost.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The virus floods the immune system, eventually shredding our vasculature.
—Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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Shahzad removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 19 to give Pakistan a glimmer of hope to get back into the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In standard laser designs, this structural stress causes the hyper-fast pulses to destabilize and rip themselves apart.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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On the first pitch of his assignment, Lewis ripped a 91 mph cutter from Omaha’s Mitch Spence for a home run.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Canes have absolutely torn through the Eastern Conference en route to their third Cup Final appearance in franchise history.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Shooting in Los Angeles under a California tax credit this month, Little One watches as a sudden change in a child’s behavior threatens to tear a picture-perfect family apart.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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There are blue spots, specks, scratches, flares, and bits of crud in almost ALL of the Apollo photos.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This one is extra delicious served chilled with just a sprinkling of sea salt.—
Joanna Sciarrino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a sprinkling of about 1/4 of the battuto plus a small drizzle of olive oil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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The calming design from Japanese architect Kengo Kuma instils a sense of peace, complemented by the villas’ light wood and white color scheme that’s daubed with splashes of ocean blues.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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After all, Kazakhstan is back in town and ready to make a splash.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Noun
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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