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 For those who favor precision, Cook’s Country follows the assumption that a garlic clove weighs 5 grams and yields 1 teaspoon when minced. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025 Deliver At All Costs does not mince the words in its title. Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 Silva did not mince words on the role of the U.S. and the Trump Administration in muddying global climate discussions. Justin Worland, Time, 9 May 2025 In contrast, the new user agreement does not mince words. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mince
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chop
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  • In its purest version, the egg whites and yokes are sieved or finely chopped separately.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
  • While the peppers are roasting, chop the chorizo into ¼-inch pieces and measure out 1½ cups; then set aside.
    Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025

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“Mince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mince. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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