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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
Lori Punko, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Add 2 to 3 inches of an organic mulch like straw, shredded bark, shredded leaves, or wood chips over the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
In January, the department implemented a new mail policy in which prisoners will receive photocopies of confidential and legal mail instead of the originals, which are shredded to prevent contraband from entering the facility.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Ballpark Mac is a twist on classic stadium fare with hot dogs, green onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Add 2 to 3 inches of an organic mulch like straw, shredded bark, shredded leaves, or wood chips over the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the Cavaliers, which entered with the NBA’s sixth-best offensive rating this season, shredded the Heat’s defense on Friday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
In January, the department implemented a new mail policy in which prisoners will receive photocopies of confidential and legal mail instead of the originals, which are shredded to prevent contraband from entering the facility.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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The names of the oldest Metro stations also contained micro-histories, so too the faded playbills of the theaters and chipped words at the tramcar stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Actress Letitia Wright attended a Prada event in a faded denim and leather jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Western chimps have ripped infants from their Central mothers’ chests and battered them to death.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in 1982-83, when another super El Niño occurred, storms destroyed multiple piers and ripped away a 400-foot section of the Santa Monica Pier.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rodriguez said Mia, who is also his niece, sustained a lacerated liver, fractured pelvis and a hole in her esophagus as a result of the crash, WCNC and KMGH reported.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Chimney Rock Fire Department served as both refuge and command post when Helene tore through western North Carolina, bringing mudslides and flash flooding that ripped apart homes and washed away roads.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Joaquín Panichelli tore his right ACL while training with Argentina last week and underwent surgery on Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mismatched white tones in a kitchen can make some surfaces feel dingy.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach.—
Amanda Rosa,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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