shred
noun
a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
shredded
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past participleof shred.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof shred.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
shrednouna piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
Example Sentences
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When consecutive contamination scares hit shredded iceberg lettuce and jalapeños, Sweetgreen rushed to reassure diners that it doesn’t use iceberg lettuce and its suppliers weren’t affected, and it tightened safety protocols.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
A little shredded cheddar left from chili night.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
The bikes will then be taken to a recycling center and shredded, according to Edds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The senior running back and veritable rock star shredded the San Diego State defense with three touchdown runs of 8, 7 and 36 yards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Every day, the Sisters hauled paper by the armload out of the cell to be shredded and soaked and re-pulped into new sheets in the binderies in the basement.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
