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
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Feb. 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
Toast ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds or cashews in a small saucepan over medium-low, shaking pan often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Feb. 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
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
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the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.—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
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
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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
Noun
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Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Above the Fold, a longtime Larchmont fixture, also lost a lease last summer, which struck the community like a gut punch.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Investors now face the risk that rising oil prices repeat past episodes and deliver the one-two punch of inflation — the scourge of bonds — followed by a hit to growth.—
Michael MacKenzie,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the knock was worth it for the offensive foul that helped maintain the Lakers’ 14-0 run that quickly erased the Pelicans’ eight-point lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Flights must reroute, often adding time, burning more fuel and creating knock-on complications for crews and aircraft — and higher costs.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the swipe of a finger, a video plays.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lashscape Lengthening, Lifting Mascara delivers 12 hours of smudge-resistant lift, length and curl in a single swipe.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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