SHREDDED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in faded

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verb

past tense of shred

as in ripped

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it shredded some cooked chicken for the soup

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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

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Step 2 Add 3–4 cups shredded skinless chicken meat (from about 1 small rotisserie chicken) to dressing and toss to coat. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 In all, the Examiner reports cities in 23 states have shredded their Flock contracts so far this year, led by California and Wisconsin, which each have seven rejections, cancellations, or deactivations. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shredded

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The team behind this research studied 14 candidates for faded or remnant radio galaxies found in a region of the sky over Earth, studied intensely by the XMM-Newton X-ray spacecraft, called the XMM–Newton Large-Scale Structure (XMM–LSS) field.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
How to Deadhead Coneflowers Deadheading coneflowers is as simple as removing the faded flower heads.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of faded

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The girl sustained three spinal injuries, a fractured nose and a lacerated liver as a result of the crash, according to Taylor Brashaw, who organized a GoFundMe for Laila and her family after the incident.

— Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.

— Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025

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But while it’s been proven effective at tasks like brightening dingy whites and descaling coffee makers, does vinegar also work on bathroom odors, bacteria, and buildup?

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
Nothing ages a bathroom like tile that is dingy, dull, or black with mold and mildew.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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