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Recent Examples of chopped
They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.
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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
Each chef on each team will make a dish featuring one cut of meat (shoulder, loin, belly, ham, and chopped), and their dishes will be presented head-to-head to the judges and to dozens of pitmasters.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
With the score tied at 4-4 and one out in Saturday’s game, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda chopped a grounder to Chisholm.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Mash using a potato masher until mixture is well combined and egg whites are finely chopped.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
True then chopped the apple slices into smaller chunks with a kid-friendly knife while Khloé snacked on chips.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Each chef on each team will make a dish featuring one cut of meat (shoulder, loin, belly, ham, and chopped), and their dishes will be presented head-to-head to the judges and to dozens of pitmasters.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
With the score tied at 4-4 and one out in Saturday’s game, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda chopped a grounder to Chisholm.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Mash using a potato masher until mixture is well combined and egg whites are finely chopped.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
True then chopped the apple slices into smaller chunks with a kid-friendly knife while Khloé snacked on chips.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
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Tyagi followed with the wicket of Brevis when the South African batter sliced a tame catch to short third and Kolkata added 50 of the final five overs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Kahan is from the Upper Valley, a quaint and seasonally verdant region encompassing parts of eastern Vermont and western New Hampshire, and sliced through by the Connecticut River—a scenic haven for canoers and for anglers chasing trout.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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