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
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
All types of cabbage contain antioxidant compounds that become active when the vegetable is chopped or chewed.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Bill Madden, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
These small chops are a faster way to enjoy a classic lamb dinner; they're brushed with flavorful mustard and coated with garlicky breadcrumbs.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
All types of cabbage contain antioxidant compounds that become active when the vegetable is chopped or chewed.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Citi-folk in Queens have every right to be mortally peeved at David Stearns for trading away Brandon Nimmo, jettisoning Pete Alonso, thinking Devin Williams had the necessary chops to replace Edwin Diaz, and creating what’s become the worst team in New York this side of the Giants and Jets.
—Bill Madden, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
These small chops are a faster way to enjoy a classic lamb dinner; they're brushed with flavorful mustard and coated with garlicky breadcrumbs.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
Noun
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Arsenal’s title challenge is back on track, Liverpool have been dealt a potentially season-defining injury blow, and Fantasy Premier League managers now have just four Gameweeks left to make their mark.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The loss of Kidal represents a significant blow to Russia’s credibility in Mali, where the military junta has relied on mercenaries to combat Islamic extremism.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hell, everyone still thinks the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars slap was staged.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jeanine Pirro, the DC US Attorney leading the probe, has also repeatedly doubled-down on her pursuit, despite a running series of mishaps and judicial slap-downs.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees need Wells to provide at least some thump in a bottom third of the order that hasn’t been very good.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dean was flagged for a late hit and the result was 28 yards on the play.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday, Weathers also walked none, struck out four and permitted six hits over 86 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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If travelers have a layover, disruptions can throw an entire itinerary out of whack, experts said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The state must pass a balanced budget, and any changes risk throwing that balance out of whack.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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That means the Cowboys should continue to have arguably the NFL’s best one-two punch at wide receiver.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The story opens with a knock on the door that produces a terrified scream from a kid waiting inside.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The major knock on him is an injury history that has kept him from finishing any of his seasons in college.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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With a lifelong love of the weight room and a good core of swipes, chops and bull rushes, Young offers a physical presence on both the interior and edge.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Our interface makes intelligent use of swipes and gestures rather than tapping or dialing.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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