minced

Definition of mincednext
past tense of mince
as in chopped
to cut into small pieces minced some garlic and added it to the stew

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Recent Examples of minced The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes. Don Riddell, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minced
chopped
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  • The whole plants are edible, and the farm also sells the leaves and stems, which can be made into salads or chopped and marinated with soy sauce to become kizami, a condiment.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This recipe calls for three carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Minced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minced. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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