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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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
I wanted it dark, fudgy and almost absurdly moist, with shredded zucchini and big pockets of bittersweet chocolate — but not so moist that the whole enterprise tipped into gummy.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Federal health officials have linked one outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier for Taco Bell restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It’s a chaotic comedy world created by classically trained performers, including clowns, who’ve studied the art of physical humor and shredded the rule book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The four cardboard flaps have been pushed back to reveal a tangle of shredded paper strips.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
