Synonyms of shredded

shredded 1 of 2

adjective

as in faded

Related Words

• faded
• lacerate
• dingy
• patchy
• scruffy
• holey
• tattered
• frayed
• mangy
• dilapidated
• decrepit
• dowdy
• broken-down
• tacky
• grungy
• dog-eared
• shabby
• raggedy
• ragged
• scuzzy
• seedy
• tatterdemalion
• moth-eaten
• threadbare
• ratty
• worn-out
• run-down

Dissimilar Words

• unused
• new
• brand-new
• spick-and-span

shredded

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ripped
• tore
• tattered
• rent
• split
• ribboned
• rived
• broke
• cut
• cleaved
• ruptured
• slashed
• lacerated
• mangled
• dissected
• dismembered
• butchered
• hacked
• incised
• gashed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shredded

Adjective

The Aegean Dragon maki ($23), for example, combines shrimp tempura with criollo relish and harissa, while the Kataifi ($33) wraps tuna and melon in shredded pastry. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

The restaurant also had to throw away ground beef, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, raw pork chops and raw steaks because they weren’t held at a minimum temperature of 41 degrees. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

Rather than being pulled or shredded, the pork is quartered, its skin rendered crisp in the oven throughout the day, and then chopped to order by weight and dressed with a South Carolina-style vinegar sauce. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Democrats are gaining traction in red states and increasingly rebuilding a national brand shredded after the 2024 election, but there’s more ground to regain voters’ trust. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026