How to Use chop in a Sentence

chop

1 of 2 verb
  • Cooks will chop flesh in the kitchen.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Her hair was in places chopped short.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
  • This would be chopped, as the kids say.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The guy swung on and chopped his arms down.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2025
  • When the counter is buried, there’s nowhere to chop.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
  • Take your time to let the pork chops sear and brown.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The long hair of their youth is now gone, chopped away.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Fred fed the hay and his sister chopped.
    — Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Pulse to chop into small pieces.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Do the basil leaves go in whole, or are they sliced or chopped first?
    — Peggy Paul Casella, WIRED, 2 July 2023
  • Ready for a chopped, tussled look?
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Gwen chopped all her hair off in between movies.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And then the council comes along and chops it off.
    — David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
  • If your berries are fairly small, then don’t chop.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The blender can chop through fruits, veggies and ice with ease.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Or chop some basil and stir it into your mayo for an herbal punch.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • Clean, dry, and chop fresh parsley and put it in ice cube trays.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Clean and chop the roots, roast until deep brown, then grind and brew.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • But the Vietnam war chopped that down.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Why does Meghan chop onions that slowly?
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Grill one thing or bake one thing, and then chop a bunch of other things.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Grind the orange peels or very finely chop them up.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Pulse a few times until this is roughly chopped.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Pull tarragon leaves off the stem and finely chop the leaves.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • To speed up the process, chop the peel into small pieces with a knife or a blender.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • To prep it, mash half with a fork and roughly chop the other.
    — Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Finely chop them and use them alongside the leaves.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Finely chop the florets and the stem.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Massage raw kale, then chop it with olive oil for salads.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025

chop

2 of 2 noun
  • Caramelize the top of the pork chops.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But charm and chops go a long way.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • This no-frills chop is hard to beat.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • Spoon the gravy over the pork chops and serve.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Crush ice, blend frozen fruit, chop herbs and more.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Guy Fieri came for the pork chops.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This is what's known as the chop n' flop method.
    — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Kid and Fenix went back-and-forth with chops.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • An elbow to the chops to slow a rush.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
  • Pork chop recipes can often be a let down.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Coarsely chop leaves and set aside.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Add the soy sauce mixture and the pork chops.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • To use, chop or mince lemon as desired.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
  • And his talent doesn’t stop with his comedic chops.
    — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • With this dish, the pork chops all cook at the same time, in one pan.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Place all pork chops, browned sides up, in skillet.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Take a break from pan searing pork chops and fire up the grill.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Transfer pork chops to a plate or sheet pan, and set aside.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Slice, dice, chop, grate and cook the foods of your choosing.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Clean and chop roots, roast until deep brown, then grind and brew.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • If fruit is in large pieces, thaw slightly and chop while still icy.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • One egg is just enough to coat all four chops, but only just enough.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Remove the chops from the oven and spoon some of the pan juices over top.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Oh, and that band, half of them are Berklee alums with mighty chops.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • As for her bob, Cline went for the big chop just over two weeks ago.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Rather than overnight cooking, these pork chops are ready in just over half an hour.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Fried pork chops can take on a world of seasonings.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Place pork chops on a cutting board or work surface.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Rub spice mixture evenly on both sides of pork chops.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Fry your pork chops and top them with your favorite salsa.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

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