as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
And make no mistake: If indie mostly defines itself around solo stars, pop will devour its last shred of differentiation.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Attendees then proceeded to help shred the meat which would then be marinated with herbs and drenched with roasted lemons and devoured within minutes.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Along the banks, tree branches were festooned with shreds of plastic trash.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
And make no mistake: If indie mostly defines itself around solo stars, pop will devour its last shred of differentiation.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The storm shredded her garden, smashed her fence and drove a piece of wood into her new roof.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Attendees then proceeded to help shred the meat which would then be marinated with herbs and drenched with roasted lemons and devoured within minutes.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
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His colors can be dazzling near neon-bright or subdued like the first glimmers of sunrise.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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This year’s Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza exceeded expectations, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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McCartney cajoled solos out of everyone, pointing at the others on stage at random and occasionally getting the nod himself to rip a few riffs.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Note that a small cable connects the two pieces, so don't rip the cover free without disconnecting the pins.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Farrow & Ball’s Skylight adds a subtle hint of color.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
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With a taste similar to a mix of strawberry and blueberry with just a hint of almond, they are used for pies, sorbets, jams and more.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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The gun went off and the bullet tore through his right thigh, exiting above the knee, causing permanent injuries, according to court documents.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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The hit also tore his lateral cruciate ligament, shredded the cartilage in his knee and tore the hamstring off the bone.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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The first big splash goes to the Dodgers…and they probably are not done.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article A public swimming pool complex to include a 50-meter pool, a therapy pool, a splash pad and a building for events is moving closer to reality and could become the city’s next successful public-private partnership.Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adding too much oil or salt can yield watery squash, so stick to a light coating of oil and a light sprinkling of salt.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Loads and loads of headed goals from Everton players at set pieces, and sprinklings of magic from Ndiaye and Lindstrom.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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Listed by Kathryn Bentzen of Coldwell Banker Realty for a speck under $8.5 million, the roughly 1.7-acre parcel is tucked away behind high walls and gates.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Too much fluoride can also lead to dental fluorosis, which is cosmetic and can lead to the outer enamel layer of the tooth to have white specks or lines.Nadia Kounang, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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For more complex issues, the human touch remains irreplaceable.Stacey Widlitz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several of Riley's good friends also addressed the court, including Riley's three roommates, who had testified during the trial about trying to find and get in touch with her the day of her murder.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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