1
as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chops
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
If the stock chops around, the trade can be scaled by layering additional spreads.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Dexter then stabs Prater in the chest and chops his body into pieces.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Take your time to let the pork chops sear and brown.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
If the stock chops around, the trade can be scaled by layering additional spreads.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Dexter then stabs Prater in the chest and chops his body into pieces.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chops
Verb
-
Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Three Sevilla players are offside, but they are quickly played on as the Frenchman charges down the line and swings a cross into Romero, who slices his shot wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Nothing grates quite like those slick pharmaceutical ads blaring across the TV, promising quick fixes while soft-pedaling potential side effects.—
Alex Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Oxo Good Grips Vegetable Chopper This one-cup chopper efficiently dices small ingredients, like garlic and nuts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
When Guerrero mashes, playoff wins come easier.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
The composer mashes together elements of forefathers who were themselves notorious mashers-up of traditions.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chops. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share