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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
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Bags of shredded documents were discovered in a Mercedes SUV.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Once those codes have been used to access the census’ online portal, then the letters can be shredded, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
Set out small bowls of pasta sauce, a variety of shredded cheese, and various meats and veggies for unique pizza customization.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Bags of shredded documents were discovered in a Mercedes SUV.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Verb
One of Picard’s first impressions was of the death of a more experienced soldier who drove a truck full of supplies into an unmarked minefield; the explosion shredded the vehicle and killed the driver.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Once those codes have been used to access the census’ online portal, then the letters can be shredded, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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Police say that the suspect's vehicle has a faded convertible top, no rear window, chrome-and-red European-style taillights and chrome rims.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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When the gene is inherited from both parents, the cat's color appears more faded and soft than that of a regular calico, which is usually a rich tricolor coat of black, orange, and white.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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The ball was then taken by Julian Quinones, who took just one dribble toward the middle of the field and ripped a right-footed shot into the net, putting the crowd into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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According to Ferguson, the adults were ripped out of the car as children were screaming in the backseat.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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The following chase reached speeds of up to 60 mph before the Kia slammed into Vaughn-Harrell's car, killing her and seriously injuring Myers, who suffered a broken clavicle, a head injury, and a lacerated liver.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 2025 third-round pick is the only healthy player returning from last season’s defensive line after Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles in the first week of OTAs.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Trump tore that deal up during his first term.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Melanie Hamrick, a former member of American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet, was leaping down a dingy stairwell in the company’s lower-Broadway rehearsal building recently.—
Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Even though modern machines and detergents have taken most of the workload out of the task, there are still some outdated laundry habits that may leave your clothes and linens looking dingy, smelling less than fresh, and feeling scratchy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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