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
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Jessi had made a Skyline Way from scratch, but substituted the shredded cheddar cheese with white cheddar.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
The version on offer was not a candy bar but a kind of soupy sundae of pistachio crème, chocolate sauce (white, milk, or dark), strawberries, and a sprinkling of knafeh, Dubai chocolate’s signature shredded phyllo dough.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Pre-shredded or canned cheese have anti-caking agents, which can cause clumping in the sauce.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Jessi had made a Skyline Way from scratch, but substituted the shredded cheddar cheese with white cheddar.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The chicken used is a chicken tinga, which is shredded chicken in a smoky tomato and chipotle pepper sauce — this sauce added the extra moisture the original Philly cheesesteak was missing.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
The version on offer was not a candy bar but a kind of soupy sundae of pistachio crème, chocolate sauce (white, milk, or dark), strawberries, and a sprinkling of knafeh, Dubai chocolate’s signature shredded phyllo dough.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Verb
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Eastern Washington’s first drive ended when defensive back Jaden Mickey ripped the ball out of a receiver’s hands for a fumble recovery.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The zany battle reached a dramatic conclusion when Thing ripped Isaac’s mechanical heart from his chest, ending his life… again.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Bruce the shark tore through limbs, there were also conspiracy thrillers, period dramas, counterculture satires, and deeply anti-authority crime flicks to rule the roost.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Greengrass was editing the picture, wildfires tore through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena in Southern California, killing residents and destroying homes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 9th-century monastery rises from the plateau—its stone walls etched with faded medieval frescoes of apostles and Last Judgement scenes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Its faded design lends it a vintage look — without the wear.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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The Georgia native suffered a lacerated liver in the Buffs’ win over CSU in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Showdown and missed three games, returning for a 46-43 home loss to Stanford.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2024
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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