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
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Officials say someone chopped the blooms in Big Sur’s beloved Calla Lily Valley.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid just debuted a major chop at Paris Fashion Week—and convinced us that the pageboy bob is going to be spring’s trendiest haircut.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
They should be chopped into small pieces or pressed for their essential oils.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Officials say someone chopped the blooms in Big Sur’s beloved Calla Lily Valley.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Highway to Heavenly, the band’s new album, highlights the emotional depth and instrumental chops that have always existed beneath the songs’ cuddly exterior.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid just debuted a major chop at Paris Fashion Week—and convinced us that the pageboy bob is going to be spring’s trendiest haircut.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
Verb
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Many parents are already familiar with grape cutters, but Oxo’s Tot Grape Cutter can be used for much more than slicing grapes for little ones.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ball wobbled in the air, seemingly unable to slice through the cold wind, and into the arms of Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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His win in Istanbul in 2019 represented a crushing blow to Erdogan, whose own political ascent began as the city’s mayor.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jason doesn’t mince words about anything, not about collecting the right turds, the importance of buffalo, or the long road it’s taken to get here.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ben Shapiro, Daily Wire co-founder and one of the right’s most prominent voices, did not mince words.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Islanders pulled within 2-1 late in the first when Schaefer's slap shot deflected several times and bounced over Bobrovsky.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This gives you excellent control for point work, like making quick grid cuts to dice a garlic clove or scoring a duck breast.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There was a sudden, loud thump, and Bernie Watermolen brought us awake with a yell that was enough to raise the dead.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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Pitchers and catchers report This week, Albernaz gets a glimpse of his pitching staff and catchers, before the thump of an offensive lineup joins the workouts.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.—
Chadwick Boyd,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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To preserve lemon zest, grate the yellow part of the lemon peel and dry it.—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to preliminary data, air defense systems downed 19 missiles and 453 drones with hits from 9 missiles and 26 strike drones recorded at 22 locations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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