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Recent Examples of chopped
The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Place onion in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and juicy.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
But two weeks later, appearing before the Legislature, the deficit had almost been chopped in half, to $7 billion, which Mamdani still blamed on Adams and Cuomo.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The one element that doesn’t quite land, and seems quite literally chopped into the film, is Florence Hunt as Amanda’s daughter.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
They can be sliced or mashed for toast, blended into smoothies, or chopped into salads and grain bowls.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
It can be enjoyed as a salad (be sure to massage the leaves first) or chopped and cooked in stews, soups, curries, and more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Place onion in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and juicy.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
But two weeks later, appearing before the Legislature, the deficit had almost been chopped in half, to $7 billion, which Mamdani still blamed on Adams and Cuomo.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The one element that doesn’t quite land, and seems quite literally chopped into the film, is Florence Hunt as Amanda’s daughter.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
They can be sliced or mashed for toast, blended into smoothies, or chopped into salads and grain bowls.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
It can be enjoyed as a salad (be sure to massage the leaves first) or chopped and cooked in stews, soups, curries, and more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
Verb
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The suit was filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center on behalf of four Jackson County voters who were sliced out of Kansas City’s 5th Congressional District.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Crushed garlic, for example, provides far more allicin than if it were sliced.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Crockett has rarely minced his words.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Arrange minced chicken on a microwave-safe plate, spreading out evenly.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 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
Verb
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The cloud of cream cheese over the top is light as air, weighed down with a heap of Parmesan cheese grated so finely the curls disappear on your tongue.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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