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
Todd Gordon, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The best way to freeze asparagus is in full spears or coarsely chopped; blanched first to preserve the color and texture as much as possible.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
And Zegler, 23 — a Golden Globe winner for Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story — recently crossed over to the stage from the silver screen, bringing her acting chops to her first Broadway production last year in Romeo + Juliet.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Since then markets have chopped back and forth in about a 5% range from S & P 6,129 to 5,774.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The best way to freeze asparagus is in full spears or coarsely chopped; blanched first to preserve the color and texture as much as possible.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
Still, the chaos is creating headaches for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, who are scrambling to demonstrate their governing chops after winning control of Congress and the White House in November’s elections.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
And Zegler, 23 — a Golden Globe winner for Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story — recently crossed over to the stage from the silver screen, bringing her acting chops to her first Broadway production last year in Romeo + Juliet.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
Noun
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An Idaho Supreme Court ruling against the construction of a new location for Boise’s Interfaith Sanctuary came as a blow, said Executive Director Jodi Peterson-Stigers.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Feb. 2025
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The terminations would be a major blow to the historic independence of the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency and would reflect Trump’s determination to bend the law enforcement and intelligence community to his will.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But while your face gets the royal treatment, does the rest of your skin survive on occasional slaps of expired lotion?—
Erin Bunch,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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And when a fish slacks off, the octopus isn’t shy about delivering it a swift slap.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Helman has high-end speed and can play anywhere defensively, along with some right-handed thump.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Identities are swapped, bodies are dropped and everything seems out of whack.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yet for all that, the sport is not out of whack competitively; its last repeat champion was the New York Yankees, who won three straight World Series from 1998 to 2000.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yet the shrimp’s bodies remain intact despite the blowback from their hits.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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The doors to businesses are left open, inviting hungry diners in and letting a cacophony of country music, dueling-piano classics, and Top 40 hits spill out.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His skill set is rare and the biggest knock against him has been his injury history.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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The next morning, those fears were confirmed with a knock on the door from two Army soldiers.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Get the recipe > Pimento Cheese This version of the classic Southern spread packs a real punch thanks to the addition of garlic aioli rather than the usual mayo and cream cheese.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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Most storms packing a big winter punch have tracked farther south than normal, missing the region.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That swipe didn’t sit well with some industry supporters, who have been avid donors and supporters of party candidates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Feb. 2025
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Apply your favorite lip liner, and finish with a swipe of Clinique Black Honey Lip & Cheek Oil for a truly unique look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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