julienning

verb

present participle of julienne
as in chopping

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  1. chopping
  2. mincing
  3. dicing
  4. slicing
Verb
  • The result of hours of chopping, searing, and mixing is our second annual Gear of the Year list.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Maggie setting Marge on fire to stop her mom from chopping her into pieces with a kitchen knife is more subversive — and upsetting — than any Disney-era dig from The Simpsons at its corporate overlords.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of chopping
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  • Brantley Gilbert isn't mincing words about entertainers who commit to patriotic events only to walk away once public criticism begins.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
  • Scott Eastwood isn't mincing his words about a former costar's behavior.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of mincing
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  • Our step-by-step guide shows you how to make quick work of dicing the tear-jerking bulb.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These three were dicing for top production honors, and only the Corvette added some electrification to the mix.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
Definition of dicing
Verb
  • Carefully tip loaf out onto a wire rack and let cool at least 1 hour before slicing.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Markos takes revenge by slicing up Matt’s face with a switchblade, leaving him horribly disfigured and his acting career essentially over.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of slicing
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