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Recent Examples of chopped
The ground beef was chopped fine on the grill and folded together with sweet, softened onions and perfectly melted American cheese, all tucked into a soft roll with crisp lettuce and tomato for balance.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Macalino was hit by a pitch, and then Patel chopped a single over first base that scored two runs.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
There are likely many more programs that could be chopped without most people noticing.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
There are likely many more programs that could be chopped without most people noticing.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Cook 3 medium onions, chopped, 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, in same pot over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onions are browned, about 5 minutes.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The boats will be returning to McCovey Cove, the garlic is being freshly chopped for the fries, and the gorgeous, unmistakable mix of grass, dirt, brick, wind and water at Oracle Park is nearly ready to welcome us back for another season of Giants baseball.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Macalino was hit by a pitch, and then Patel chopped a single over first base that scored two runs.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
There are likely many more programs that could be chopped without most people noticing.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
There are likely many more programs that could be chopped without most people noticing.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Cook 3 medium onions, chopped, 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, in same pot over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onions are browned, about 5 minutes.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The boats will be returning to McCovey Cove, the garlic is being freshly chopped for the fries, and the gorgeous, unmistakable mix of grass, dirt, brick, wind and water at Oracle Park is nearly ready to welcome us back for another season of Giants baseball.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
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The curls, when sliced, are what allow the kale not to fall into a dense pile.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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De La Cruz sliced an opposite-field hit to right field to score Matt McLain, who walked leading off the inning against Robert Garcia (0-1) and stole second base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The remarks inspired a wave of backlash from creatives in the field, musicians, and fellow Hollywood stars, who have not minced words while criticizing Chalamet's comments — and initially, Doja was happy to jump on the bandwagon.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Just mix together a can of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, chicken, salsa, cilantro, and diced green chiles and let sit in your slow cooker for a few hours before adding in the topping to create a beautiful cornbread crust.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sauté diced chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and olive oil in a skillet.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The end of Malone’s 10-year Nuggets tenure was abrupt and awkward, as his voice grew stale in the locker room and his intense personality grated on players, as team and league sources detailed to The Denver Post last year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Remove sauce from heat and mix in 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, and pasta, then gently fold in reserved leeks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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