as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for about 3 1/2 hours until meat shreds easily.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Photo by Anthea Levi Tropical Passion Overnight Oats Packed with seedless passion fruit cubes, shredded coconut, and coconut milk (a solid source of healthy fats), this dish has a light, sweet flavor profile that’ll lift your spirits in the cold months.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025
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Noun
And yet, the poem’s haunting finale carried a shred of hope.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for about 3 1/2 hours until meat shreds easily.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Verb
But in the final game of the season, NAW was 0 for 8 with two turnovers and was part of a defense that was absolutely shredded by the hungrier Thunder.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Photo by Anthea Levi Tropical Passion Overnight Oats Packed with seedless passion fruit cubes, shredded coconut, and coconut milk (a solid source of healthy fats), this dish has a light, sweet flavor profile that’ll lift your spirits in the cold months.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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That’s one of the reasons why the play’s dialogue feels ripped from recent headlines.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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If your pup is fond of ripping open toys and removing the stuffing, use some of their fur to re-stuff the toy.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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But right now, Trump just wants people to overlook recent hints about Medicare cuts, which sent hospital stocks through the floor.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Stone had to tear that idea apart to even begin to express himself freely but never quite shook anyone’s pining for his art to be more or less in line with what the industry thought Black music sounded like: Motown, jazz, and gospel rolled up in a ball.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Give the hydrangea blooms a generous coating of hairspray, spritzing a few inches away in order not to disturb or tear the individual petals.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Noun
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In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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Blend frozen watermelon with a splash of lime juice to make watermelon slushies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Despite a sprinkling of foreign talent, the most popular player in the Sundowns squad is Themba Zwane, the 35-year-old club captain, who has just recovered from a serious Achilles injury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Just pair up a white shirt dress with matching thigh-high boots, then top with a sprinkling of gold statement jewelry.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
Noun
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When dishes air-dry, especially in a dishwasher or on a drying rack, the water evaporates, and these minerals remain on the surface, forming those unsightly white or grayish specks.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Her path had been ambitiously charted to include a refuelling stop on Howland Island, a speck between Hawaii and Australia.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The actioner is now pacing a touch behind projections from earlier this week, looking at a debut between $25.5 million and $27.5 million as opposed to forecasts for $28 million.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Designed for all-season use, the farmhouse set features a daisy design that’s a perfect touch of texture for any room.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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