Thesaurus results for CHOPPED

chopped

verb

past tense of chop

as in sliced

to cut into small pieces chop the onions before adding them to the pot

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Recent Examples of chopped Unavoidably the text has been chopped and channeled, with some swapping of parts, bits of narration screwed into dialogue and events described in a paragraph blown out into scenes. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Return the meatballs to the skillet along with the reserved pineapple tidbits and ½ cup chopped green bell pepper. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Step 2 Add 2 large onions, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 1 tsp. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 In Chinese cooking, it may be sliced into julienne, chopped, or smashed and added to vegetable, fish, and meat dishes. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 DeLuca then chopped a ball softly to the left side that shortstop Xander Bogaerts ran in to grab. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Her hair was the color of wheat and chopped short at her chin. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Robocop Reigns Rodrigues chopped Hernandez’s legs with powerful calf kicks. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Navarro chopped his feet prior to the shot, but Carter dove to his left and pushed the attempt out of bounds. — Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped

Verb

After the break, Croatia's defense was sliced open again on a quick break and Elliot Anderson curled in a cross from the right and Kane slid in at the back post for a poacher's finish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
My plastic fork sliced right through the fluffy, dessert-like dish after topping it off with some syrup, and the taste wasn’t too far off from the ones back home.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sliced

Verb

After allowing 271 passing yards to Auburn last week, the primary culprit in all 39 of the Tigers’ points, Florida defensive coordinator minced few words about what lies ahead if nothing changes.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Definition of minced

Verb

The Radical Approach Generally, a semiconductor wafer (up to 12 inches in diameter) is diced up into chips or dies, and any defective parts of the wafer can be discarded.

— Nandan Nayampally, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
In this version, the andouille is diced rather than sliced into the more traditional coins, so each spoonful gets a pop of texture and flavor.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of diced

Verb

Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 cups), in a large bowl to combine; measure out 1 cup cheese and set aside for topping.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Some versions are sold as wedges, while others are finely grated and packaged for easy sprinkling over spaghetti or casseroles.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026