as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
In fact, since the first match-up of presidential understudies nearly 50 years ago, precisely zero have made a shred of difference in the race for the White House.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
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A video clip featured a guitarist shredding a few chords through Steinberg’s Cubase 13 app through an array of tone presets.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
In fact, since the first match-up of presidential understudies nearly 50 years ago, precisely zero have made a shred of difference in the race for the White House.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
In the most extreme narratives, election workers are accused of fabricating, shredding, or double-counting ballots, which leads to suspicion and harassment.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
Next Month At Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm Claps Back at Intel's 'Lunar Lake' Speed Claims
Qualcomm Steps Snapdragon 8 Up to Elite Status With Custom Cores and Powerful AI
A video clip featured a guitarist shredding a few chords through Steinberg’s Cubase 13 app through an array of tone presets.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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The procedure offers a glimmer of hope after months of loss.Emily Palmer, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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There had been a glimmer of hope over the weekend when the company and union leaders reached a preliminary agreement, thanks partly to an intervention from Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
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While a players goes in at his own risk, that does not allow a fan to attempt to rip a glove off a hand, or a ball out of a mitt, or an arm off of a body.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Koerner tried to hang on, but was thrown hard against the boat, ripping his rotator cuff in several places.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decision will be followed by comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which could provide hints about the Fed’s expectations for the economy and interest rates for the coming months.Jesse Pound,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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In back, a pipe is leaking, damaged when the wall supporting a heater was torn out.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the 2013 World Championships, Vonn tore the ACL and MCL in her right knee and sustained a fracture in her right leg after a crash during the super-G. Later that year, she re-injured her ACL while training, and ultimately did not participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the streaming splash, Maydon and Regida pick up their first top 10s on both rankings.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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The noise and splash created by a breaching shark or ray might catch the attention of a nearby individual, signaling readiness to mate.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The pasta is topped with a sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Starting in 2023 with its new Apple TV deal, the league committed to playing most games on Saturdays, with regular weeknight games on Wednesdays, and a sprinkling of games on Sundays.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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The moon is a fuzzy speck in the upper center of the image.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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But hauling out a heavy duty appliance and taking the time to track down every speck of dust can get old quickly.Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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The Academy’s country voters have trended a touch more progressive than the Nashville institutions that continue to snub Bey, so this isn’t revolutionary.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sign up to be a member of our federal worker source network to stay in touch.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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