CHOPPING (DOWN) Synonyms: 11 Similar Words

chopping (down)

verb

present participle of chop (down)

as in cutting (down)

to bring down by cutting we have to chop down that tree out front before it falls on the house

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mowing

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Regularly mowing your lawn deters snakes from taking up residence in your yard, which includes ornamental and prairie-style native grasses.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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