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adjective

Definition of shreddednext
as in faded

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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

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Recent Examples of shredded
Adjective
Now, restaurants are dealing with the fallout from a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce that has sickened thousands of Americans. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Taylor Farms has recalled shredded lettuce processed in central Mexico that was shipped to restaurants, food services and retailers in 27 states. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Verb
On Saturday, July 18, the FDA said (in a page that has since been deleted) that a sample of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce had tested positive for Cyclospora. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 21 July 2026 On Saturday, another FDA update said a Taylor Farms shredded lettuce sample outside the scope of the current recall had tested positive for cyclospora. — Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 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
  • Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of faded
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  • In the second hour of Thursday’s practice Gordon committed his second fumble in two days when cornerback Chris Johnson ripped the ball out, and recovered it.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The ferocious biting and pulling had broken the webbing and ripped the holster from my body.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 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
  • As recently as 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through Florida weeks before Election Day, damaging 25 polling places and forcing a reduction of these centers.
    — Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The role is being recast after Ryan Hurst, who had been originally set as Kratos, tore a bicep while performing a stunt on set in late June, four months into the shoot, with the injury requiring surgery followed by a long recovery.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 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

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