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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
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
My pick was the Tan Tan Men ramen, with chicken soy broth, sesame essence, ground pork, baby Bok choy, shredded leeks and chili oil.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Honeydew melon, white carrot, cucumber, and napa cabbage combine with rice noodles and shredded tofu to create a monochromatic statement—all of it doused in a punchy sesame-ginger dressing that makes the white-on-white situation anything but quiet.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
My pick was the Tan Tan Men ramen, with chicken soy broth, sesame essence, ground pork, baby Bok choy, shredded leeks and chili oil.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The explosion knocked al-Salim’s 14-year-old son, Ali, unconscious and shredded his left leg.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shredded
Adjective
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Leaving the faded flowers on these plants will ensure seeds develop to nurture the next generation of blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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When deadheading, cut where the blossom's stem joins the rest of the plant—in other words, remove not only the faded flower, but the tiny stem attached to it as well.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, male athletes get ripped to shreds 24/7 on television, radio, podcasts and social media without anyone questioning whether the existence of criticism itself is harmful to the sport.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Ensure the item is in working condition and not damaged, broken, or ripped.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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They were killed when a Russian missile tore through their Kyiv apartment building on May 14, burying them under rubble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The Cottonwood Fire also tore through Nebraska, scorching 129,253 acres.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Margot’s room is dark and dingy, more like a cell with its anti-suicide windows, and the mattress shows unsavory traces of what looks very much like blood.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The result can be dingy clothes, trapped odors, excess suds and even buildup inside your washing machine.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shredded. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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