shredding

[shred-ing] / ˈʃrɛd ɪŋ /

VERB

cut into ribbons

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shave sliver tear

STRONG

cut fray frazzle reduce strip tatter

WEAK

make ragged

Antonyms

WEAK

mend sew

Example Sentences

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These are ideal for anything that welcomes a little shredding or chopping: chicken salad, soups, dumplings, maybe a quick stovetop pasta.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

She had to remove all those staples before shredding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The main challenge comes from contamination introduced during the vehicle shredding process.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

But this is not the usual K-drama - this is a "micro-drama", the viral ultra-short format that has been shredding attention online.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Lady Constance simply opened and ripped, opened and ripped, like a human shredding machine.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood