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Recent Examples of chopped
Add ½ red onion, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and ½ tsp.
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Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
But the Vietnam war chopped that down.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Cover and process until very finely chopped.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Boston got on the board first in the top of the third when speedy outfielder Braiden Ward chopped a ball to the right side of the infield and reached first safely while Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies’ fielder’s choice throw home wasn’t in time to prevent Vinnie Capra from scoring.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But on a 1-0 count, Nico Azpilcueta chopped a grounder to third.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Ready for a chopped, tussled look?
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (white and green parts) and reserve.
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
After months and months of being seen with super-long strands, it's suddenly chopped—in the good way.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
But the Vietnam war chopped that down.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Cover and process until very finely chopped.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Boston got on the board first in the top of the third when speedy outfielder Braiden Ward chopped a ball to the right side of the infield and reached first safely while Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies’ fielder’s choice throw home wasn’t in time to prevent Vinnie Capra from scoring.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But on a 1-0 count, Nico Azpilcueta chopped a grounder to third.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Ready for a chopped, tussled look?
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (white and green parts) and reserve.
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
After months and months of being seen with super-long strands, it's suddenly chopped—in the good way.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
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Friday's high winds also left their mark on a baseball field in West Deer Township after a tree practically sliced a concession stand in two.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 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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Spicy poke can be used as a dip, spread, or a filling for sushi because the fish is cut into small dices (and can even be minced if preferred).—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a bowl, toss 2 ripe plantains, peeled, diced, with 2 Tbsp.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Other twists came in the form of California rolls (drizzled with truffle oil) and yellowtail tuna (diced and served in mini taco shells).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 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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Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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