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verb

ˈchäp How to pronounce chop (audio)
Definition of chopnext
as in to slice
to cut into small pieces chop the onions before adding them to the pot

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chop

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noun

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
Verb
Follow the lead of one Redditor, who recommends cutting the dates into small pieces with wet scissors rather than trying to chop them with a knife. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Crushing or chopping garlic activates allicin, its key compound, and fresh ginger provides gingerol. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026
Noun
Amongst them was actress Mariska Hargitay, who debuted a brand new chop for the occasion. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 2026 And multiple sources say the duo respect the filmmaking chops of Gillespie, known for guiding Margot Robbie to an Oscar nomination for I, Tonya. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
  1. slice
  2. blow
  3. mince
  4. slap
  5. dice
  6. thump
  7. grate
  8. hit
Verb
  • 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
  • Cover with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of slice
Noun
  • Ohtani’s absence will be a blow for baseball’s Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park.
    — Dan Greenspan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • The Atlas Lions are the lone African team left in the competition and are looking to stun the footballing world with a takedown blow of Didier Deschamps’ 2018 World Cup champions in this revenge match.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Scott Eastwood isn't mincing his words about being a decent person in show business.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of mince
Noun
  • Gilla Band’s origins lie, improbably, in the legend of Fox’s pre-teen slap bass skills.
    — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • John Oliver’s explosive three-episode arc on General Hospital started with a bang, and is going out with a slap.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of slap
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
Definition of dice
Noun
  • Duggan Borges gestures around the studio, that thump still coming through the ceiling.
    — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • Quesst—a needle-nosed experimental aircraft with an airframe designed to reduce the typical sonic boom to a sonic thump.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of thump
Verb
  • Comté cheese, coarsely grated, to béchamel and stir until melted and combined.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Hard cheeses like Cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan have a lower moisture content and can be frozen, although its best to grate or shred them first for easy thawing.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of grate
Noun
  • The visitors had two hits before that, one of which was a two-out double by Mike Yastrzemski off the right field wall before Bart’s game-changing at-bat.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • King allowed just one run on four hits and two walks in six innings.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of hit

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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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