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Recent Examples of chopped
Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Measure out ¼ cup onion from 1 large white onion, finely chopped, and set aside.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The boats will be returning to McCovey Cove, the garlic is being freshly chopped for the fries, and the gorgeous, unmistakable mix of grass, dirt, brick, wind and water at Oracle Park is nearly ready to welcome us back for another season of Giants baseball.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
But the Vietnam war chopped that down.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Cover and process until very finely chopped.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Boston got on the board first in the top of the third when speedy outfielder Braiden Ward chopped a ball to the right side of the infield and reached first safely while Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies’ fielder’s choice throw home wasn’t in time to prevent Vinnie Capra from scoring.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But on a 1-0 count, Nico Azpilcueta chopped a grounder to third.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Measure out ¼ cup onion from 1 large white onion, finely chopped, and set aside.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The boats will be returning to McCovey Cove, the garlic is being freshly chopped for the fries, and the gorgeous, unmistakable mix of grass, dirt, brick, wind and water at Oracle Park is nearly ready to welcome us back for another season of Giants baseball.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
But the Vietnam war chopped that down.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Cover and process until very finely chopped.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Boston got on the board first in the top of the third when speedy outfielder Braiden Ward chopped a ball to the right side of the infield and reached first safely while Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies’ fielder’s choice throw home wasn’t in time to prevent Vinnie Capra from scoring.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But on a 1-0 count, Nico Azpilcueta chopped a grounder to third.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
Verb
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The day when everything around her began to shake and the lumps that embraced her loosened their grip and the tool tossed her through the air, she was spared from being sliced in two by the metal edge.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The remarks inspired a wave of backlash from creatives in the field, musicians, and fellow Hollywood stars, who have not minced words while criticizing Chalamet's comments — and initially, Doja was happy to jump on the bandwagon.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Spicy poke can be used as a dip, spread, or a filling for sushi because the fish is cut into small dices (and can even be minced if preferred).—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a bowl, toss 2 ripe plantains, peeled, diced, with 2 Tbsp.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Other twists came in the form of California rolls (drizzled with truffle oil) and yellowtail tuna (diced and served in mini taco shells).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Remove sauce from heat and mix in 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, and pasta, then gently fold in reserved leeks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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