shredded

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adjective

shred·​ded ˈshre-dəd How to pronounce shredded (audio)
especially Southern ˈsre-
Synonyms of shreddednext
: cut or torn into shreds
shredded cheese
shredded paper
shredded chicken
Make a worm farm by drilling tiny holes in the bottom of the bucket. Add worms, leaves, grass clippings, peat moss and damp shredded newspaper.—Gail Borelli

shredded

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past tense and past participle of shred entry 2

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First a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic illness that can cause ‘explosive diarrhea’ — was linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce, sickening nearly 11,000 people. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026 In much of the country, cases were tied to shredded lettuce sold by distributor Taylor Farms. — Eva Flowe august 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 Simply thaw overnight in the fridge and top with shredded cheese and crispy onions before baking. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit alleged that Kebert ate an Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker at the Meadville Taco Bell on or around July 7, a meal that contained shredded lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shredded

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shredded was in 1577

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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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