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Recent Examples of minced
Crockett has rarely minced his words.
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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
Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Markle, however, has not minced words.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Since their 23-9 win Sunday against the Browns, the Steelers have not minced words when describing the playing surface for the game.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Ronnie was as solid as a pointer, and the deer minced steadily nearer.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Markle, however, has not minced words.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Since their 23-9 win Sunday against the Browns, the Steelers have not minced words when describing the playing surface for the game.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Ronnie was as solid as a pointer, and the deer minced steadily nearer.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minced
chopped
Verb
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Minced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minced. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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