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
Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Cuisinart 10-Piece Stainless Knife Set Say goodbye to dull knives and slice, dice, and chop effortlessly with this best-selling Cuisinart knife set that’s 64 percent off.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
James Factora, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Along with a la carte steaks, pork chops and sides, look for:
Crispy Carolina Catfish with maque choux and chow chow.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The right tools can help streamline food prep, cut chopping time and even speed up cooking time overall.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Cuisinart 10-Piece Stainless Knife Set Say goodbye to dull knives and slice, dice, and chop effortlessly with this best-selling Cuisinart knife set that’s 64 percent off.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
Zora’s hyperpop influences and slick production chops still shine throughout the first half of the record, but her sonic palette has widened, incorporating glam rock guitar riffs and operatic vocals reminiscent of fellow Minneapolis musician Prince.
—James Factora, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Along with a la carte steaks, pork chops and sides, look for:
Crispy Carolina Catfish with maque choux and chow chow.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop
Verb
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Even when the Clippers’ 26-point lead in the third quarter was sliced to 15 by the end of the quarter and to 11 early in the fourth, Leonard sat on the bench.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead of stopping with the wall, Martin and his representatives said, his contractor kept slicing, also taking the top off that previously intact 46-foot length of the bluff next to it.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These tariffs could be a huge blow to the U.S. economy, as economists say tariffs are often passed along to end consumers in the form of higher prices.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump also signed an order signaling his intent to weaken tailpipe emission standards, which would be a major blow to the environment.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Seth Jones didn’t mince words, his turnover during the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday undermined a potential rally.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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The texture of the raw lamb, minced to a smeary fineness, is lightened with bulgur, and its mildly gamy flavor is warmed and sharpened with nutmeg and salt.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The fist pumps and slaps of the left thigh between points have fresh vigour.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Understand where is fair game to hit, and where isn’t: Face slaps might look hot — and feel hot!—
Quispe López,
Them,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The cozy space offers hands-on classes where participants learn to dice, slice, chop and cook up Northern Indian specialties all while enjoying a delicious meal.—
Amy Bizzarri,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Best Way To Freeze Here are Cooper's best tips for freezing jalapeños: Slice or dice them first.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Helman has high-end speed and can play anywhere defensively, along with some right-handed thump.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not a lot, but for music that subwoofer does add some thump.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Romaine pairs well in a simple salad with lemon and grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fresh grated Parmesan and crusty bread: For serving.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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San Francisco has all the problems America’s other big cities are facing including a rise in homelessness, a shortage of affordable housing, and a cost of living out of whack with wages.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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To help parse the data quickly, the system shows a green flag when everything is going well and red flags when the values are out of whack with what's supposed to happen.—
Roberto Baldwin,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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