chipped

past tense of chip

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped
Verb
  • After Mike Trout grounded into a force at the plate, Nolan Schanuel singled – one of his four hits – to drive in two.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The fire was caused by an insulation line that wasn’t properly grounded, according to the report.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The post-World War II period is sometimes thought of as a golden age, for the economic pie both grew and was sliced more equally.
    Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • The magazine’s anatomically graphic photos—rats butchered alive, dogs with their faces sliced open, monkeys screaming at the electrodes implanted in their abdomens—seemed like windows into hell.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The long, curly ends she was once revered for were now chopped to her chin, while her bangs mingled over her brows.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Lindsey’s is pure Arkansas-style barbecue featuring a familiar roundup of chicken, hot link sausages, pork shoulder, and pork spare ribs, and beef that was served either chopped or sliced.
    Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • In total, Minnesota mashed a season-high six homers Saturday to down the Yankees 11-4 and even up the weekend series at 1-all.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • They can be mixed into soups or stews, mashed to make butter bean dip, incorporated into salads, or added to dishes with ground meat, such as tacos.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Her diet consisted primarily of mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and finely diced chicken cubes.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • With the field now set and the Round of 16 beginning Sunday, three of the 16 teams have carved their path through Kansas City.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • But Swift will want that right carved out in her prenuptial agreement to avoid potential heartache, according to multiple family attorneys.
    Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together ¼ cup shiro (white) miso, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup shoyu (soy sauce), ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup beer, any kind, 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated, and 2 tsp.
    Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Chipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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