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Recent Examples of chopped
Zoë Kravitz, Kristen Stewart, Lily Allen, and Quinta Brunson have all had their bangs chopped above mid-forehead.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
After rocking a bob back at the Met Gala, Anderson chopped her chin-length strands even shorter just in time for Paris Fashion Week.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Hailey sported long brunette locks in the campaign but the beauty mogul recently chopped her hair into a shoulder-length lob.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Do the Coyotes records suddenly get chopped, in a retroactive sense?
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Add walnuts to food processor, and process until finely chopped, about 15 seconds; transfer to bowl with breadcrumbs.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
This dish comes together fast once everything is prepped, chopped and ready.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
The usual suspects such as Leslie Bibb and Naomi Watts posed with their signature blond hair chopped just below their ears, while bob first-timer Naomi Campbell put a high-low spin on the style and cut micro bangs, too.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Noise of trees crackling and sap hissing, branches thumping down, timber being dragged and chopped.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
After rocking a bob back at the Met Gala, Anderson chopped her chin-length strands even shorter just in time for Paris Fashion Week.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Hailey sported long brunette locks in the campaign but the beauty mogul recently chopped her hair into a shoulder-length lob.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Do the Coyotes records suddenly get chopped, in a retroactive sense?
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Add walnuts to food processor, and process until finely chopped, about 15 seconds; transfer to bowl with breadcrumbs.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
This dish comes together fast once everything is prepped, chopped and ready.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
The usual suspects such as Leslie Bibb and Naomi Watts posed with their signature blond hair chopped just below their ears, while bob first-timer Naomi Campbell put a high-low spin on the style and cut micro bangs, too.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Noise of trees crackling and sap hissing, branches thumping down, timber being dragged and chopped.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped
Verb
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Holmquist’s slick reverse layup early in the fourth quarter sliced Sonora’s deficit to one point, 48-47.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Refrigerating leeks whole, rather than sliced, is the safest option, says Amalaradjou.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From there, hog jowl can be sliced like bacon for crisping, diced to season veggies or beans, or left whole to deepen the flavor of soups, beans, and greens.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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The hosts were rolled, sliced, diced, chewed up and spit back out again.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kelly grated on Hegseth, beginning even before Hegseth was confirmed to head the Pentagon.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) Directions Gather all ingredients.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Chopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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