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 Gwen chopped all her hair off in between movies. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 The strawberries and watermelon are prepared two ways—puréed and finely chopped—giving the sauce just the right amount of texture. Derick Wade, Saveur, 15 Oct. 2025 Preparation is easy; all the ingredients are placed in a food processor and pulse-chopped together. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 From the rear, the Arctos Sport's particular design gives it the unique look of a button mushroom chopped in half. New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025 Kagan had chopped a stalk of sugarcane in half. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025 His hair is longer than the crew cut worn in his most famous role, as Nicole Kidman’s younger lover in 2024’s Babygirl — now chopped bluntly at haphazard lengths, like Lennon in the mid-’60s. Carrie Battan, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025 Almonds can be eaten whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into almond flour or butter. Cynthia Sass, Health, 6 Oct. 2025 To help keep leaves, whole or chopped, in place during high winds or flooding rains, wet them down with a hose. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
Verb
  • In this recipe, the bread is sliced vertically instead of horizontally, guaranteeing that each slice of bread has garlic butter.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Wilson sliced more than 11 seconds off her time at the meet last season.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Markle, however, has not minced words.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, Flacco diced that defense, repeatedly hitting Chase and Higgins on slants and crossers.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Sliced, diced, or pureed jalapeños can kick up the heat level of salsas and other dishes.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Raw turnips can also be grated and used as a garnish.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Sprinkle finely grated semisweet chocolate evenly over top of cake.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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