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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 shredded
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Good options include dark leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains such as quinoa and shredded wheat, and fruits.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
James Folta, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
We were shredded apart and remain so, stained forever by mistrust and a sudden tribalism that seems to define us.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
No metal or plastic binder rings or clips or shredded paper is allowed, organizers said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Good options include dark leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains such as quinoa and shredded wheat, and fruits.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Their assumption is that everything in existence can be shredded and fed into their software, which puts the onus on the rest of us to act as unpaid regulators.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
We were shredded apart and remain so, stained forever by mistrust and a sudden tribalism that seems to define us.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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And today, free tuition could be the PR tonic California needs to brighten its faded image across America.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lucky Brand nails the baggy, wide-leg aesthetic with these ultra-low jeans that have a faded wash that feels perfect for spring.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In an effort to draw in new viewers, The Bachelor franchise has instead ripped itself apart.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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The alleged thieves ripped bronze plaques and grave markers from headstones and walls of the cemetery's mausoleum.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rodriguez said Mia, who is also his niece, sustained a lacerated liver, fractured pelvis and a hole in her esophagus as a result of the crash, WCNC and KMGH reported.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The morning after a cold front tore through Central Florida, SpaceX was able to sneak in a launch despite high winds on the Space Coast.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The installation of Interstate 980 — the city’s downtown highway that began construction in the 1960s — tore through West Oakland, destroying hundreds of homes and cutting off Hoover-Durant from the rest of town.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And in spite of those popular posters of colorful doors on homes of Edwardian grandeur, Dublin was primarily a damp and dingy city of browns and greys.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dark, Dingy, or Outdated Exterior Paint Colors Overly dark or dingy exterior paint colors tend to detract from the appearance of the home.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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