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 Add 1 medium red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and ½ tsp. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 The viral label also showed shrunken jackets and pleated skirts with exaggerated frays and cuffs, and chopped wide-leg jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopped

Verb

Stella McCartney experimented with layered constructions in contrasting colors, while Ottolinger sliced jeans and twisted seams.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The overall pie has increased, but the way it is sliced, and where growth and decline are happening, is constantly shifting.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 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