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Recent Examples of chopped
Sprinkle sliced or chopped almonds on oatmeal, cereal, or yogurt parfaits.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Quick cooking oats are flattened, chopped, par-cooked, and dehydrated.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Cream cheese plus a clove of garlic and chopped herbs can stand in for Boursin in a pinch.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Add 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 8–12 minutes.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
As her image is being chopped, skewed, and sold for parts, Charli (a genuinely good actor) toggles between aloof disinterest and manic frustration.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 26 Jan. 2026
His congressional district, which reaches from the eastern Sacramento suburbs across the state and down to Death Valley, has been chopped into six pieces by last year’s Proposition 50.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The original floor plan chopped the home into small, dark rooms, typical for the era.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Cover; pulse until coarsely chopped.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Quick cooking oats are flattened, chopped, par-cooked, and dehydrated.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Cream cheese plus a clove of garlic and chopped herbs can stand in for Boursin in a pinch.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Add 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 8–12 minutes.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
As her image is being chopped, skewed, and sold for parts, Charli (a genuinely good actor) toggles between aloof disinterest and manic frustration.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 26 Jan. 2026
His congressional district, which reaches from the eastern Sacramento suburbs across the state and down to Death Valley, has been chopped into six pieces by last year’s Proposition 50.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The original floor plan chopped the home into small, dark rooms, typical for the era.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Cover; pulse until coarsely chopped.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
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Strong got the run started with a three-point play and the Huskies sliced through Tennessee's pressure defense for layups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Anyway it’s sliced, the Hornets (22-28) have been impressive of late and improved to 7-13 in clutch games — when the score is within five points during the final five minutes — after holding off the Spurs’ fourth-quarter surge.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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From there, hog jowl can be sliced like bacon for crisping, diced to season veggies or beans, or left whole to deepen the flavor of soups, beans, and greens.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Parmesan, finely grated (about 1½ cups).—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything grated is trapped inside the box grater and can be lifted (still on its side) from the counter to a bowl.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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