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verb

ˈchäp How to pronounce chop (audio)
Definition of chopnext
as in to slice
to cut into small pieces chop the onions before adding them to the pot

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chop

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noun

as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument delivered a sharp chop to his opponent's neck

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Recent Examples of chop
Verb
The developer, Michael Baumann, offered to pay to chop out the circle and move it elsewhere. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Noun
Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 These vessels are designed for stability in heavy seas, featuring a deep-V planing or semi-displacement hull made to cut through chop rather than pound over it. — David Szondy june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
  1. slice
  2. blow
  3. mince
  4. slap
  5. dice
  6. thump
  7. grate
  8. hit
Verb
  • Peel kiwis using a knife, peeler, or spoon, and slice into wedges, rounds, cubes, or decorative halves.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The thighs just need to be sliced into large pieces (1½-2 inches is the sweet spot) before being threaded onto skewers.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of slice
Noun
  • Vingegaard’s victory at the Giro d’Italia in May, allied with Wout Van Aert’s cathartic win at Paris-Roubaix, has delivered two key objectives but the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann to Lidl-Trek was a blow.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • Scott Eastwood isn't mincing his words about being a decent person in show business.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
  • Merkley, in a separate statement, didn't mince words.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of mince
Noun
  • DeTiger also discusses working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, the influence of Rush’s Geddy Lee and developing her signature slap bass style.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026
  • Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
Definition of slap
Verb
  • Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders.
    — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Her diet consisted primarily of mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and finely diced chicken cubes.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of dice
Noun
  • That next phase will focus on measuring the shockwaves generated by the X-59 in flight, along with evaluating the sonic thump impact on the ground.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
  • Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Definition of thump
Verb
  • Comté cheese, coarsely grated, to béchamel and stir until melted and combined.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Hard cheeses like Cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan have a lower moisture content and can be frozen, although its best to grate or shred them first for easy thawing.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of grate
Noun
  • Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • In all, Barnes gave up seven runs and 12 hits, including three home runs.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of hit

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