shred
noun
a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
has shredded
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present perfectof shred (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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I am in a position to defend my writers and myself, but Pangram has shredded the reputation of Mia Ballard, whose book was supposed to be published next Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
The fallout from recent safety and manufacturing quality lapses has shredded the company’s reputation and prompted investigations by regulators and the Department of Justice.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
He has shredded a series of policy commitments from the twilight of the Sturgeon era, with a ban on alcohol advertising and an expansion of Highly Protected Marine Areas being ditched outright.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2023
The actor has shredded on a trident-turned air guitar for thousands of Comic-Con fans, competed with Jimmy Fallon in a late-night spear-throwing contest and released an Atlantean roar on the set of “Saturday Night Live.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2018
The new pink stuff has shredded like tissue paper and blood seeps through the laboratory-grown cells.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
