shred
noun
a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
Example Sentences
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“I was always amazed at how she tore delicate shreds of meat from her catch and then so tenderly fed her chicks,” said Long Beach resident Erica Motamed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
I swirled a half-cup around the crust and dolloped it with fat shreds of fresh mozzarella and torn basil leaves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"It's really sad, because the integrity of the markets is being torn to shreds."
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
Last year, France tore Ireland to shreds in the second half, scoring 34 unanswered points in a stunning response to losing Antoine Dupont to injury.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Shae let go of the torn shreds of grass.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
