shredded 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of shreddednext
as in faded

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

shredded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of shred
as in ripped
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it shredded some cooked chicken for the soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shredded
Adjective
According to the National Dairy Council, pre-shredded cheese can last in the freezer for up to six months. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Infectious-disease experts aren’t giving up fruits and vegetables during the outbreak of cyclospora illness, but some are temporarily avoiding iceberg lettuce and bagged or shredded lettuce. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Neptune's gravity might then have shredded this dwarf planet apart, Davis said. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The tires are shredded, cleaned, and treated before being repurposed as a durable ground cover for outdoor spaces. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shredded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
  1. faded
  2. ripped
  3. lacerate
  4. tore
  5. dingy
Adjective
  • Today, Tskaltubo's grand architecture stands as a testament to its faded glory—the sweeping arcs, decorative motifs, and faded murals all reminiscent of its once poignant beauty.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • Learn how to stain a fence the right way to protect a new wood fence or enhance a faded fence.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Definition of faded
Verb
  • The images her sister captured after the strike show the trajectory of the projectile, which ripped through floor after floor, and left a gaping hole covered in a thick layer of white dust.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As if it were ripped from a movie script, Crow-Armstrong slugged a leadoff home run in the first — just as Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had in the top of the inning to cap a 10-pitch at-bat against Shota Imanaga.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ripped
Adjective
  • The girl sustained three spinal injuries, a fractured nose and a lacerated liver as a result of the crash, according to Taylor Brashaw, who organized a GoFundMe for Laila and her family after the incident.
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.
    — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Definition of lacerate
Verb
  • In January 2022, Tropical Storm Ana tore through the Kapichira Dam, ripping roughly 129 megawatts of hydropower off the national grid in a single stroke.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The collision killed her, tore the roof off the Corolla and caused Lynch’s truck to flip over, the release said.
    — Haley Parsley August 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of tore
Adjective
  • In response, the leader of Arioka orders Kanbei be thrown in the castle’s impeccably dingy dungeon.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Proper washing techniques and sorting by fabric type prevent socks from becoming dingy over time.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of dingy

Browse Nearby Words

shred
shredded
shredding
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on shredded

Nglish: Translation of shredded for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of salvo

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

'Gaslighting,' 'Woke,' 'Democracy,' and Other Top Lookups
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All