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Recent Examples of chopped
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.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Toast ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds or cashews in a small saucepan over medium-low, shaking pan often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Toast ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds or cashews in a small saucepan over medium-low, shaking pan often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
Verb
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Kara Walker sliced apart the statue with a plasma cutter and welded it back together in an entirely new form.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Polish skater Kamila Sellier was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a blade from a competitor's skate sliced her face above the left eye in a sudden crash.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Holland had cooked the vegetarian and chicken fillings for the dumplings, minced almost to a paste, three nights earlier, and purchased enough dumpling wrapper packs from the grocery store to make 500 in total.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Morgan hasn’t minced words when discussing his desire to add a younger QB behind Young.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 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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Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.—
Chadwick Boyd,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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