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adjective

Definition of shreddednext
as in faded

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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

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Recent Examples of shredded
Adjective
The fast-food chain's statement, posted on Instagram on Friday, July 17, is the first signal that Taylor Farms is the likely source of shredded lettuce linked to an ongoing outbreak. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The primary outbreak stems from shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations mostly located in the Midwest. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
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The leaves can be used whole or shredded; they are often torn to release their oils during cooking and then removed before serving the dish. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Most grocery stores even sell it already shredded, which saves even more time. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shredded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
  1. faded
  2. ripped
  3. lacerate
  4. tore
  5. dingy
Adjective
  • Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The faded fabric, buttery-soft cotton, and contrast-trim neckline lend it a vintage vibe that won’t look out of place when paired with more contemporary pieces.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of faded
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  • By that time thousands of ground-penetrating bombs had ripped through the subsoil with the seismic force of small earthquakes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • In 2018, the Camp fire ripped through Butte County, burning 150,000 acres and killing 85 people.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of ripped
Adjective
  • The girl sustained three spinal injuries, a fractured nose and a lacerated liver as a result of the crash, according to Taylor Brashaw, who organized a GoFundMe for Laila and her family after the incident.
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.
    — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Definition of lacerate
Verb
  • For months after a devastating fire tore through seven Hong Kong apartment towers last year, the complex was sealed off to residents.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, this guardrail tore through the Volvo and cut Hannah’s body in half.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of tore
Adjective
  • The combination of dust, dirt, pollen, and high humidity can leave a sticky, dingy coating on the floors, railings, and furniture.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • Bath and hand towels have a tendency to look dingy over time, even when they’re washed regularly.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
Definition of dingy

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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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