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shred

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verb

as in to rip
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 shred
Noun
Someone somewhere has a voodoo doll of Arteta and is plucking each immaculate shred of hair one by one. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Within the span of seven weeks, the Trump administration delivered major blows that left the 64-year-old United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in shreds. Fatma Tanis, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
In an electric-guitar performance that circulated online, Hill played both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems Hendrix style, with shredding. Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, add remaining 1/2 cup shredded coconut to a medium skillet; cook over medium-low, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
  • The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Terrance Culbreath, 53, was killed in a March 11 fire that ripped through his apartment on Van Nostrand Ave.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
  • There's More to That A Smithsonian magazine special report After multiple wildfires ripped through greater Los Angeles earlier this year, Californians were left to rebuild communities and grapple with the loss of life, nature and property.
    Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After Hurricane Helene tore through the region last fall, a resilient community came together to bring it back to life.
    Barbara Kingsolver, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The picture smacks you with mini-LED punch, deep contrast, and a 144 Hz refresh that keeps Valorant razor-smooth while AMD FreeSync stomps tearing.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Jets history, going back to Rex Ryan, and way back to Joe (Willie) Namath, provides ample evidence the organization is much about media splash, not backing down, and wanting to be the center of attention despite not making the playoffs since 2010.
    Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • While a wide receiver like Texas’ Matthew Golden or a running back like North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton would have certainly been splash, impact players that Dallas could have weaponized in year one under Schottenheimer, the thought process behind Booker makes sense too.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • My own curls arrived around age 13, another pubescent crisis to be dealt with along with the mustache that sprouted overnight and a sprinkling of T-zone blackheads.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Premier League has had a decent sprinkling of Swedes — from Freddie Ljungberg to Zlatan Ibrahimovic — but none have matched Isak’s scoring output in England.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With five stores and a small online presence, Whim is just a speck in the vast retail universe.
    Ken Belson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Having very high levels of fluoride can result in some erosion of tooth enamel, which can predispose people to tooth staining and can cause little white specks on the teeth, says Oller.
    Sherri Gordon, CLC, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The plush microfiber material is gentle on the skin, and the oversized bows add a cute touch to the whole experience.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Katy Perry's Blue Origin mission slammed as out of touch In the lead-up to the flight, Perry, King and Sánchez all expressed nerves and an eagerness to bring a female finesse to space.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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