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shredded

  • past participle of shred.
  • past tense form of shred.

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Shredded was the pretense that men’s Division I basketball and football players are amateurs—and the NCAA’s ability to regulate sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Shredded rotisserie chicken and bagged salads became a go-to.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2024

And we don’t have enough time/space to wade into the fray over cups with plastic lining and the Great Shredded Paper Skirmish.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Shredded mozzarella offers the melty consistency we were looking for, as well as a mild flavor that doesn’t overpower the subtle natural sweetness of the shrimp.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2023

Skim milk, crusts, middlings, bits of doughnuts, wheat cakes with drops of maple syrup sticking to them, potato skins, leftover custard pudding with raisins, and bits of Shredded Wheat.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White