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
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Readers may, in particular, recognize the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake from its connection to Tom Cruise, 63, who is famously known for sending the bundt cake, that’s covered in shredded coconut, to stars’ homes during the holiday season.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2025
Enter Dowdle, who shredded the Dolphins’ porous run D on the way to 206 yards, four shy of DeAngelo Williams’ team record.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Alternate 4-inch layers of shredded organic matter with 1 inch of topsoil or finished compost.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Readers may, in particular, recognize the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake from its connection to Tom Cruise, 63, who is famously known for sending the bundt cake, that’s covered in shredded coconut, to stars’ homes during the holiday season.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Boise State absolutely shredded the Rebels’ leaky defense, gaining 558 yards of offense and putting together seven touchdown drives — only one of which required more than six snaps.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2025
Enter Dowdle, who shredded the Dolphins’ porous run D on the way to 206 yards, four shy of DeAngelo Williams’ team record.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
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
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Williams, a third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defensive selection last season, tore the scapholunate ligament in his wrist on April 9 but put off surgery until after the Thunder’s historic run.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thursday marks the 10-month anniversary of the day Miami Heat guard Dru Smith tore his Achilles.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her long blond ends drew a stark contrast to her faded brown roots, which were parted down the middle and brushed up in the back.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The faded colors and distressed pattern give the rug an always-been-here feel and lend a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to the space.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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