as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a sharp chop to his opponent's neck
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Recent Examples of chop
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Vegetables: Frozen spinach and chopped pickled red peppers bring the color and some freshness.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
Just like my wolf cut of yesteryear, Turner’s new chop grants her a bit more volume than her chest-length tresses, while surely taking less time to style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 May 2025
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Verb
This suggests that the best way to minimize tear-producing chemicals while chopping onions is to cut slowly with a thin, sharp knife.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Vegetables: Frozen spinach and chopped pickled red peppers bring the color and some freshness.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Noun
Other options are prime steaks and house specials such as a porchetta chop for two, cioppino and a veal parmesan chop.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
Just like my wolf cut of yesteryear, Turner’s new chop grants her a bit more volume than her chest-length tresses, while surely taking less time to style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
Verb
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Santana’s at-bats per extra-base hit, by year: 2025: 21.3 2024: 10.6 2023: 9.6 2022: 11.6 2021: 16.6 2020: 13.7 2019: 8.8 David Fry will return soon from elbow surgery, and if Santana’s power hasn’t resurfaced by then, the Guardians can’t be afraid to slice into his playing time.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Trump and others in his administration have tried slicing through these knots rather than putting in the legal work to untie them.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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For those who favor precision, Cook’s Country follows the assumption that a garlic clove weighs 5 grams and yields 1 teaspoon when minced.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Deliver At All Costs does not mince the words in its title.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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During the final House vote, Republican lawmakers approached the speaker with congratulatory handshakes and back slaps.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The ham can be from off of a bone, diced up from a ham steak, chopped leftover ham, andouille sausage, or even pancetta (Italian bacon).—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Florida has gotten here by leaning on Clayton to carry the scoring load, the fact that Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard (11 assists) and Purdue's Braden Smith (15 assists) both diced Houston up as passers makes 4 or more seem like a manageable number for Clayton, whose season average is 4.1 apg.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Many people with migraines experience sensory overload, often caused by things like bright lights, loud, grating sounds, and strong odors.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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And nutmeg, always freshly grated, in honor of my father who passed unexpectedly the year before.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Oilers’ pulled that goal back on a power play less than three minutes later when Perry took three whacks at the puck before getting it by Kuemper.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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He was dealt a few brutal whacks from a golf club and then viciously pummeled.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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