Synonyms for

Shreds

Verb / ʃredz / Another word for shreds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shreds means small pieces of something that has been cut, torn, or broken apart.

Synonyms & similar words

smidgen smidgin rag tag ripup tagend tittle iota tatter scintilla shred tearup smidge smidgeon whit bits pieces fragments scraps shavings tatters traces remnants crumbs chips flakes shimmer shiver splinter snippets

Example sentences

  1. He tore the paper into shreds.
  2. The dog shredded the sofa cushion.
  3. I found shreds of cheese in the fridge.
  4. She shredded the lettuce for the salad.
  5. The tornado shredded the trees.

Quotes

  • Life is a rough biography. Memories smooth out the edges, but those shreds and jagged edges are still hanging on.
  • I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. So, I'm taking shreds of the old and blending it with the new to see what happens.
  • I'm always looking for a way to make something interesting. I'm always looking for a way to make something that's just like shreds of everything that I've ever heard and seen and felt, but try to put it together in some sort of form.

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