as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Dennard offered a shred of advice.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The explosion knocked al-Salim’s 14-year-old son, Ali, unconscious and shredded his left leg.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
My hopes and dreams are just to go into it and tear it to shreds.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Dennard offered a shred of advice.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The sorted plastics are brought to a local plastic recycler Peninsula Precious Plastics, where they're shredded and made into things like combs and clipboards.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The explosion knocked al-Salim’s 14-year-old son, Ali, unconscious and shredded his left leg.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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Murdock appears to have accepted his fate, but a glimmer of smile hints that this is not the end of his story.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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With anti-slip soles, these lightweight sandals will keep you steady on your feet, while the simple yet elegant gold straps add a nice subtle glimmer and will keep your feet securely in place.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
Verb
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On May 13, 2011 — 15 years ago to this day — the popular DC show concluded with a fist-pumping final scene where Clark rips open his shirt to display the iconic Superman logo while John Williams' unmistakable score rings like a battle cry.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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Ensure the item is in working condition and not damaged, broken, or ripped.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
Noun
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With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Fudd first tore her right ACL and MCL in April 2019 at a USA Basketball event and then tore the same ACL and her medial meniscus during a UConn practice in November 2023.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Their account is corroborated by another survivor, according to the report, who also spoke about hearing the rapes, as well as others who later saw the bodies of the victims, their clothes torn, legs spread and intimate areas mutilated.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The reward for doing business without a speck of conscience is potentially billions.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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All morning extra-sized barges loaded up passengers from the Giardini, scooted around the Arsenale, past the famous glass-blowing island of Murano, and then approached the Island of San Giacomo—a tiny speck on a map, but quite formidable in person.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Meg’s [Marinis, the Grey’s Anatomy showrunner] done such a beautiful job of sprinkling in these flashback moments.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Within weeks, however, many responsibilities had been shifted to her—not only the dishes, but also the kneading of dough for bread, the cutting of onions and tomatoes, the sweeping and sprinkling of water in the courtyard each evening, and the milking of the cow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His final journal entry is a geological interpretation of rain splash erosion.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The supremely comfortable beds have Egyptian cotton linens, 100 percent goose-down comforters and a choice of top quality pillows, while Diptyque bathroom products add a further touch of luxury.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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