as in glimmer
a very small amount
the vandals showed not a shred of decency
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Recent Examples of shred
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Some of that continuity is thanks to the ever-present yearning in Martin’s voice, some to the big chords and cathedral choruses, some to the lyrics that have ambiguity without a shred of subtlety.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Lizzy Rosenberg, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
Jeremiah Smith absolutely shreds man coverage and will do so again in this game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While the ball from Gibson’s home run was never found, Freeman’s blast was corralled by 10-year-old Zachary Ruderman, whose family sold it at auction for $1.56 million, a shred of its intrinsic value.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Some of that continuity is thanks to the ever-present yearning in Martin’s voice, some to the big chords and cathedral choruses, some to the lyrics that have ambiguity without a shred of subtlety.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
While shredding at one of Colorado’s most underrated ski mountains, Ptarmigan Roost Café is undoubtedly a worthwhile pitstop.
—Lizzy Rosenberg, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
Jeremiah Smith absolutely shreds man coverage and will do so again in this game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shred
Noun
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In floor remarks Saturday morning, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer ripped into the Trump administration for the move, saying that the dismissals are a possible violation of federal law.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
25 Jan. 2025
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His logic for ripping Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark for doing nothing more than watching a Chiefs game made no sense at all.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone and Newsweek will be back tomorrow with another round of hints and tips.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just like a little salt in your cake batter doesn't make your cake taste salty, a hint of sweet corn in your macaroni and cheese doesn't transform your beloved side into a dessert.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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All of Adams’ Democratic primary challengers have torn into him for his Trump meeting, questioning what good could come from it for New York.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Aiyuk started slowly with no training camp, and tore his ACL in Week 7 having caught 25 passes for 374 yards and no touchdowns.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is only one back-to-back set, right before the break on Feb. 8 and 9. Upstart goaltenders have made big splashes in Montreal in the past.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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And Barreto is a fan of the Chinese evergreen for a splash of color.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, municipal and fire prevention agencies must give property owners advance — and continual — warnings to clear dead vegetation and to wet dry brush within 10 feet of the house with periodic, prolonged sprinklings.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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It's got a sprinkling of influence of-without sounding too grandiose-Wes Anderson.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The floor was covered in paint specks, in the corner was a pile of old paint tubes and smocks.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spiffy variations include spinach, mushrooms or speck.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Handwritten names on cups brings back the human touch that brought people together to sip coffee in the first place, Starbucks said.—
Amber Garrett,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The color palette is dark: black, all browns, from espresso to cognac, shades of gray, the return of navy, touches of red and check prints.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Shred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shred. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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