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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
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After cultivating the spores, the researchers then combined them with shredded polyurethane foam harvested from old mattresses.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
With alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries, the materials are shredded to separate the paper, plastics, and metal.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The shredded pastry of the crispy shrimp roll has a satisfying, filigreed crunch.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After cultivating the spores, the researchers then combined them with shredded polyurethane foam harvested from old mattresses.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Deltaform Mountain may not have the same catchy, name-brand appeal as the other peaks that Lustenberger has scaled and then shredded on skis.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
With alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries, the materials are shredded to separate the paper, plastics, and metal.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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Manny Pacquiao’s attempt to extend his boxing career toward an Olympic appearance at 45 ran into age‑limit rules and concerns about the optics and health risks of watching a faded great take more punishment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The explosion, which ripped through the mosque during Friday prayers, was caused by a suicide bomber, police told CNN.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 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
Verb
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And that dislocation tore the labrum, which is the tissue that surrounds the socket and attaches it to the bone.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fourteen people were displaced after a quick-moving second-alarm fire tore through a triple-decker home in Lynn Monday evening.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Finding one that marries style and functionality can quickly take the space from dingy to spa-like.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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Outdated and hopelessly dingy tile is impossible to ignore, but so is the price of installing new tile.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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