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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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Thousands of such synthetic surfaces, which are made from shredded tires, have been installed, with the multibillion dollar artificial turf industry promising school boards and communities big money savings and the opportunity for teams to play year round.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
The most serious allegation came in June 2023, when Miami County law enforcement accused an inebriated Gill of fleeing officers at 136 mph, stopping only after his front tires were shredded.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Raw beef, raw chicken and shredded beef with vegetables measured outside of the temperature range considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Thousands of such synthetic surfaces, which are made from shredded tires, have been installed, with the multibillion dollar artificial turf industry promising school boards and communities big money savings and the opportunity for teams to play year round.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Doncic shredded Minnesota to the tune of 49 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
The most serious allegation came in June 2023, when Miami County law enforcement accused an inebriated Gill of fleeing officers at 136 mph, stopping only after his front tires were shredded.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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By the years of the Great Depression, the clown came to represent the faded glory of the circus and reflected the weariness felt by so many Americans in crisis.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Scherzinger’s only familiarity with the material was Billy Wilder’s 1950 film, which starred Gloria Swanson as a faded beauty of the silent era hell-bent on a return to relevance.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Midway through the first period, Matthews ripped home a power-play goal.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There's a naivety and sweetness to them that's ripped away in an instant when the two passionately make love in the barren house, the inciting incident for the demise of their relationship.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As a result of the crash, Laila sustained three spinal injuries, a fractured nose and a lacerated liver, according to Taylor Brashaw, who organized a GoFundMe for the girl and her family following the crash.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Again, Hunter was limited to nine games in 2023, this time after taking a late hit against Colorado State that left him with a lacerated liver.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
15 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nineteen people are confirmed dead in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island as a Category 5 hurricane this week -- and that death toll is expected to rise, officials said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean in recent days, leaving a wake of destruction as some of the region’s poorest countries struggled to cope with the storm.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Removing Stains From Bathroom Floors Grout is porous and absorbs all the moisture, dirt, and soap scum it's exposed to, and that can leave it looking dark and dingy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The movie begins in the 1950s with Springsteen’s mother, Adele (Gabby Hoffman), driving a young Bruce (Matthew Anthony Pellicano) up to a dingy bar and asking him to go inside.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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