chipped

verb

past tense of chip
as in ground

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  1. ground
  2. sliced
  3. chopped
  4. mashed
  5. diced
  6. carved
  7. minced
Verb
  • There is a tragic air to watching a character who is otherwise so grounded become entangled in the elaborate nightmare of a fake college quarterback who is really a disgraced adult football player wearing a prosthetic face.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Catcher Ryan Jeffers, who earlier doubled in the team’s first run, grounded out to end the inning.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of ground
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  • The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) launched the 3Dirigo X, a 30-foot boat that sliced through the water at speeds approaching 40 knots.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Himalayan landmass, where last week’s deadly flooding in Nepal and China took place, rises from shifting fault lines and is sliced by mighty rivers that are fed by glaciers.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sliced
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  • Step 5 Cook ½ small white onion, finely chopped, and remaining 2 Tbsp.
    — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Her hair was the color of wheat and chopped short at her chin.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of chopped
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  • It must also be mashed, distilled, and aged in the United States.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Recipe Tips for Chocolate Banana Bread Use ripe bananas that can be easily mashed.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mashed
Verb
  • If your onion is diced on the larger side, give it a finer chop or sauté it for a few minutes before adding it to the meat mixture.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This is a town where almost everybody’s breasts have been sliced, diced, manipulated, and put back together.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of diced
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  • The bespoke bottle is carved out in front of guests, who can then take it home as a memento.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026
  • He’s even carved out an important role on special teams, too, working with the punt return, kick return and kick coverage units.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of carved
Verb
  • When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of minced
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“Chipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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