chopping

present participle of chop
as in slicing
to cut into small pieces chop the onions before adding them to the pot

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Recent Examples of chopping Molly Ringwald’s Textured Bob One of the most memorable redheads of the ’80s, Molly Ringwald was also a short-hair icon, chopping her strands into bobs and pixies in a variety of textures. Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025 HexClad’s dual-sided carving board has hexagon grips on one side and a smooth surface on the other, which is best for chopping. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 They are made by chopping oat groats into smaller pieces and have a chewy texture. Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025 Simply rake fallen leaves from landscape beds into piles and mow over them on your lawn, chopping them into small pieces by passing over them several times. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 Also in attendance were season 31 champion Charli D’amelio, Xandra Pohl and Sasha Farber, who could be seen chopping it up and laughing with Joey Graziadei backstage. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 In the fourth, catcher Sebastian Rivero put a two-strike pitch into play, chopping it back to Kolek. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025 Check out her hilarious and mesmerizing chopping videos on TikTok and Instagram at Nicole underscore Coenen. Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025 The sound of meat cleavers chopping pork on the wooden board, or the smell of whole hogs roasting on the brick pits overnight—these are just as much a part of the experience as the barbecue itself. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopping
Verb
  • The silky-smooth dessert is perfect for slicing into on a hot summer day and also a family-favorite during the holiday season.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cover the steak and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Backlash from economists Economists aren’t mincing their words about Antoni’s credentials.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 Aug. 2025
  • John Leguizamo is not mincing words in addressing Dean Cain‘s recent decision to join ICE.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
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  • In addition to dicing up the Eagles’ secondary, Andrews also had two TDs on the ground.
    Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Rather than efficiently dicing and slicing your produce, a dull knife actually requires more force, which can cause you or someone else in your household to get hurt.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And Chalamet never once came across as grating, obnoxious, or desperate.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Its writing is simplistic at times, and the characters are loud and even grating.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Chopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopping. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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