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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
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The pillow is hypoallergenic with a shredded latex core to cushion your neck, head, and shoulders in any position.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Since 2021, non-powers have been shredded by the transfer market, and the Kirk Herbstreits complain annually about little teams getting any bids at all to the 12-teamer.
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Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Pre-shredded cheeses in general can easily be frozen and thawed, since the texture change will be less noticeable.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The pillow is hypoallergenic with a shredded latex core to cushion your neck, head, and shoulders in any position.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Verb
Then the war in Gaza shredded them.
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Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Since 2021, non-powers have been shredded by the transfer market, and the Kirk Herbstreits complain annually about little teams getting any bids at all to the 12-teamer.
—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Lamine Yamal, with the ball bouncing inside the box, spun and ripped a shot that Austria's goalkeeper just stopped for a corner kick.
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The statement also ripped Shipnuck for citing a source in which Mickelson's wife, Amy, played a role in his departures from clubs.
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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.
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The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.
Verb
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In 2021, disaster nearly erased the landmark entirely when a fire tore through much of the restaurant, heavily damaging the building.
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In the hours after two earthquakes tore through northern Venezuela on the evening of June 24, the people pulling survivors from the rubble were, overwhelmingly, the survivors’ own neighbors.
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Keep It Clean An unkempt shower curtain can make your bathroom appear dingy.
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But even the most stylish setup can be dulled by dingy concrete.
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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