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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Vegetables: Frozen spinach and chopped pickled red peppers bring the color and some freshness.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
Just like my wolf cut of yesteryear, Turner’s new chop grants her a bit more volume than her chest-length tresses, while surely taking less time to style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 May 2025
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Verb
This suggests that the best way to minimize tear-producing chemicals while chopping onions is to cut slowly with a thin, sharp knife.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Vegetables: Frozen spinach and chopped pickled red peppers bring the color and some freshness.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Noun
Other options are prime steaks and house specials such as a porchetta chop for two, cioppino and a veal parmesan chop.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
Just like my wolf cut of yesteryear, Turner’s new chop grants her a bit more volume than her chest-length tresses, while surely taking less time to style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
Noun
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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During the final House vote, Republican lawmakers approached the speaker with congratulatory handshakes and back slaps.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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The Oilers’ pulled that goal back on a power play less than three minutes later when Perry took three whacks at the puck before getting it by Kuemper.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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He was dealt a few brutal whacks from a golf club and then viciously pummeled.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Morgan Wallen’s catalog is filled with some of the biggest hits in country music from the past decade.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Edward Cabrera combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday to win the three-game series in Anaheim, California Cabrera (1-1) allowed three hits with two walks and struck out a season-high 10 batters through 5 2/3 innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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That’s no knock on the singing or dancing of the girls, and as a former idol herself, Kyoko Saito as Mai brings in a few performance details that are palpably drawn from a place of personal resonance.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Sven Botman is also in contention to continue in the side but is having a fresh knee knock assessed.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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There was no consensus on who threw the first punch at the Arlington water park at closing time on a June evening in 2021.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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The 13-year-old threw the first punch, according to the police report that relied on security camera footage and witness accounts.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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With his latest swipe, Duffy is looking to undercut the reason for congestion pricing by arguing that the funds generated aren’t being used to keep riders safe.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Curry’s injured thumb was famously the target of borderline dirty swipes by the Rockets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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