chipped

verb

past tense of chip
as in ground

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  1. ground
  2. sliced
  3. chopped
  4. mashed
  5. diced
  6. carved
  7. minced
Verb
  • For a studio that built its modern reputation on superb player traversal, grounding Wolverine in static, empty zones feels like a massive step backward.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But, again, grounding yourself — my faith, my family, my kids, and the things that really matter in life can bring you back.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of ground
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  • Eli White, starting for the third straight game in place of Rafaela, promptly sliced a single to left, scoring the first two runs.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Shingle ½ small crisp apple (such as Fuji or Gala), very thinly sliced, over cheese, then top with shallots.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sliced
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  • Add 1 onion, coarsely chopped, and 1 medium jalapeño, coarsely chopped; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 3–4 minutes.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
  • DeLuca then chopped a ball softly to the left side that shortstop Xander Bogaerts ran in to grab.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of chopped
Verb
  • It must also be mashed, distilled, and aged in the United States.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Recipe Tips for Chocolate Banana Bread Use ripe bananas that can be easily mashed.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mashed
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  • Even with an off-game from star running back Isaac Brown, Brohm’s offense diced up Ole Miss.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Whether halved, sliced, or diced, cut avocado browns during storage.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of diced
Verb
  • But Beshear, who has carved out a centrist lane before his potential presidential bid, rejected Republican efforts to label the broader party.
    — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The mahogany wine cellar doors were intricately carved in Monterrey, Mexico.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of carved
Verb
  • When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of minced
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“Chipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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