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Recent Examples of minced
The remarks inspired a wave of backlash from creatives in the field, musicians, and fellow Hollywood stars, who have not minced words while criticizing Chalamet's comments — and initially, Doja was happy to jump on the bandwagon.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Spicy poke can be used as a dip, spread, or a filling for sushi because the fish is cut into small dices (and can even be minced if preferred).
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Mix up a creamy dressing with sour cream, mayo, and a splash of milk, and top everything off with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and minced chives for the ideal potluck dish.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Holland had cooked the vegetarian and chicken fillings for the dumplings, minced almost to a paste, three nights earlier, and purchased enough dumpling wrapper packs from the grocery store to make 500 in total.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Morgan hasn’t minced words when discussing his desire to add a younger QB behind Young.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Crockett has rarely minced his words.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Arrange minced chicken on a microwave-safe plate, spreading out evenly.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Spicy poke can be used as a dip, spread, or a filling for sushi because the fish is cut into small dices (and can even be minced if preferred).
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Mix up a creamy dressing with sour cream, mayo, and a splash of milk, and top everything off with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and minced chives for the ideal potluck dish.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Holland had cooked the vegetarian and chicken fillings for the dumplings, minced almost to a paste, three nights earlier, and purchased enough dumpling wrapper packs from the grocery store to make 500 in total.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Morgan hasn’t minced words when discussing his desire to add a younger QB behind Young.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Crockett has rarely minced his words.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Arrange minced chicken on a microwave-safe plate, spreading out evenly.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minced
chopped
Verb
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Ready for a chopped, tussled look?—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (white and green parts) and reserve.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Minced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minced. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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