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mince

verb

ˈmin(t)s

Definition of mince

as in to chop

to cut into small pieces minced some garlic and added it to the stew

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Recent Examples of mince The Frenchman doesn’t mince words about his reasons for changing course. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Tennessee coach unloads on NCAA suspension Speaking on Tuesday before the Vols open Fall camp, head coach Josh Heupel did not mince words on the NCAA's punishment of a 2-game suspension for the linebacker. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Similarly to Scorpio, Justin isn’t one to mince words by keeping it real. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mince

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chop

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Jegadish clipped her smart phone to a headset and began chopping a carrot, her phone recording her every hand movement.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Remove pan from heat and return brussels sprouts and chicken to pan; top with 1 cup salted roasted pecans, coarsely chopped.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of chop

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