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 Add capers, anchovies and fresh thyme leaves; process until minced, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. 2. Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood didn’t mince words Friday at a press conference announcing the suspect’s apprehension. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025 In reacting to the news, Sanders and the audience did not mince words. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 June 2025 What To Know In a string of posts, Musk didn't mince words. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mince
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chop
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  • Starting with clean produce, cut your watermelon into cubes, chop an English cucumber, and dice an avocado.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was in the mix, chopping it up with some other notable athletes during the offseason.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025

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

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