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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 third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a result of that low demand and a massive decline in sales, producers in the Golden State have ripped out nearly 40,000 acres of vines over the past year, according to a new report from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 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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The shots tore Lee’s face apart.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In western Jamaica, communities remain isolated after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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