as in splashes
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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as in rips
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it
shredded some cooked chicken for the soup
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Recent Examples of shreds
Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Qi Chu had used the same smock since his first day at the morgue and worn it down to little more than shreds.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The shreds will quickly soften in a few minutes at room temperature.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
But Trump in his second term has discarded any remaining shreds of conservative restraint (small government?
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2025
Thin yet meaty strands of black trumpet mushroom join a mirepoix of carrots, celery and onion and thin shreds of rabbit.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Its juicy pork filling is supplemented by lightly sweet vermicelli noodles and crunchy carrot shreds.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But shreds of the original were repurposed and reimagined into a new statement.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Extreme weather at the poles stresses crucial moss and lichen, and shreds entire habitats in hours.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Trump, by contrast, shreds regular procedures, shrugs off the expertise needed to bring policies to life, and promotes administrative incompetence in order to eliminate any authority other than himself.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Walston ripped up the card and let the shreds fall on Penn.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Qi Chu had used the same smock since his first day at the morgue and worn it down to little more than shreds.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The shreds will quickly soften in a few minutes at room temperature.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
But Trump in his second term has discarded any remaining shreds of conservative restraint (small government?
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2025
Thin yet meaty strands of black trumpet mushroom join a mirepoix of carrots, celery and onion and thin shreds of rabbit.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Its juicy pork filling is supplemented by lightly sweet vermicelli noodles and crunchy carrot shreds.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But shreds of the original were repurposed and reimagined into a new statement.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The chicken shreds beautifully in this dish, and the vegetables become soft and tender.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Extreme weather at the poles stresses crucial moss and lichen, and shreds entire habitats in hours.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Trump, by contrast, shreds regular procedures, shrugs off the expertise needed to bring policies to life, and promotes administrative incompetence in order to eliminate any authority other than himself.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shreds
Noun
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Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The seventh-gen Mantra M7 still rips, but it’s finally figured out how to have a little fun, too.—
Marina Knight,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … CRIME MAGNET – Washington Post rips Democratic Socialist's costly bus proposal for New Yorkers.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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First released in 2020 on South Africa’s M-Net, a division of MultiChoice, and now a Canal Plus company, the thriller about how a family tears itself apart in a succession battle built a huge fandom in South Africa and fame abroad.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Achilles tears that the Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers suffered during the 2025 playoffs have made the race for the conference wide open this coming season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the restriction appeared to do little to keep the pollution at bay.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Time in the age of screens was rapidly changing, brazenly commercializing, exploding into bits and then getting distributed across multiple venues and devices.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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All the best bits, all the comedy and magic, but in a totally original space and setting.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Potholder has adapted to Idaho with touches of Gem State wall decor.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Little fixes and thoughtful touches go a long way in turning your space into a place someone wants to return to, and maybe stay.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Shreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shreds. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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