as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Store shredded chicken in airtight containers.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the point of impact, where buildings shatter and flesh is shredded, the war inhabits the material world of awful human consequences.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Store shredded chicken in airtight containers.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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There was a glimmer of happiness on a night when the SDFC was no doubt seeing red.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first quarter of the year seemed to offer a glimmer of hope when Tesla reported a modest 6 percent increase in sales year over year.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mood was optimistic, described as a night-and-day shift from last year’s conference, right after MAGA had ripped through the Democratic coalition.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first hint of celebrity Once America became an independent nation, its hatred for the crown turned into intrigue.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kancey, 25, tore his pectoral muscle in a Week 2 win at Houston and missed most of last season.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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So when Khalil is killed and his family targeted exactly because of this work, Jimmy is torn by guilt and grief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then suddenly, every speck of pollen, dust and grime is impossible to ignore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Within weeks, however, many responsibilities had been shifted to her—not only the dishes, but also the kneading of dough for bread, the cutting of onions and tomatoes, the sweeping and sprinkling of water in the courtyard each evening, and the milking of the cow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The clams are left in their shells, and a generous sprinkling of parsley provides the finishing touch.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This recipe uses walnuts instead of pecans, but keeps a healthy splash of bourbon.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Lakers will need his shooting touch to return sooner rather than later.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Walmart’s decision to join them highlights how retailers with physical stores rely on a human touch to distinguish themselves from online shopping platforms and AI chatbots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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