chopped

past tense of chop
as in sliced
to cut into small pieces chop the onions before adding them to the pot

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Recent Examples of chopped Robocop Reigns Rodrigues chopped Hernandez’s legs with powerful calf kicks. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Navarro chopped his feet prior to the shot, but Carter dove to his left and pushed the attempt out of bounds. Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Step 2 Muddle ¼ serrano chili, stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped, in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 The tacos consist of a fresh burger patty that is seared, chopped and combined with sautéed onions and jalapeños. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 For each batch, add 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped, peeled fresh turmeric (or scant 1 tablespoon ground turmeric) when processing the paste. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Herbs can be chopped and frozen in olive oil or water in ice cube trays, giving you instant flavor bombs to drop into pans later. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 The lettuce was processed, including being chopped or shredded, in central Mexico, Taylor Farms said. Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The original recipe called for a coarsely chopped 3 1/2- to 4-ounce bittersweet chocolate bar. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
Verb
  • Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.
    Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Another veneer is made of eucalyptus from the paper industry, which is formed into a block then sliced into the veneer during a ten-week process.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Disappearing chicken is a baked dip that’s loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and diced green chiles.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This is a town where almost everybody’s breasts have been sliced, diced, manipulated, and put back together.
    Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about 3 cups), 1 cup (packed) parsley leaves with tender stems, and 1 tsp.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan and gouda, however, are better suited for freezing and can be grated and stored for later use.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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