Thesaurus results for MINCE

mince

verb

ˈmin(t)s

Definition of mince

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 Tennessee coach unloads on NCAA suspension Speaking on Tuesday before the Vols open Fall camp, head coach Josh Heupel did not mince words on the NCAA's punishment of a 2-game suspension for the linebacker. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Similarly to Scorpio, Justin isn’t one to mince words by keeping it real. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 The company’s first non-Finnish CEO, Stephen Elop (a Canadian fresh off a two-year stint on Microsoft’s leadership team), did not mince words. — IEEE Spectrum, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mince

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chop

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In all, the Dodgers drowned out that horrible tomahawk chop with some mighty hacks of their own, winning 3-1 while finally displaying some of the desperation that had been missing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash and chop together until well combined, then continue working mixture, holding knife blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chop

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