chop (down)

Definition of chop (down)next
as in to cut (down)
to bring down by cutting we have to chop down that tree out front before it falls on the house

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  • Gen Alpha kids have grown up with AI Spending money for Gen Alpha kids is coming from allowances for doing chores (78%), payment for good grades (67%), and their own side hustles like mowing lawns and babysitting (57%), the survey found.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • To make your yard more tick-proof, get into the habit of mowing your lawn regularly.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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“Chop (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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