chipped

Definition of chippednext
past tense of chip

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped
Verb
  • Kochanowicz also escaped a first-and-third, two-out jam in the first by striking out Randy Arozarena looking at an 88-mph slider and a two-on, two-out jam in the third by getting Arozarena to ground out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The club did not score in the fourth despite having three singles, and in the fifth, the club squandered Roman Anthony’s two-out triple after Trevor Story grounded out to end the inning.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The day when everything around her began to shake and the lumps that embraced her loosened their grip and the tool tossed her through the air, she was spared from being sliced in two by the metal edge.
    María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.
    Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There are likely many more programs that could be chopped without most people noticing.
    Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Cook 3 medium onions, chopped, 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, in same pot over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onions are browned, about 5 minutes.
    Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Bobcats collected 11 hits and mashed four home runs, including Harley Vestal's first of the season.
    Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Nearly all the attention on the Dominican Republic so far in the World Baseball Classic understandably has been on its offense — a prolific collection of some of Major League Baseball’s top hitters that has mashed its way to utter dominance in the tournament.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Just mix together a can of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, chicken, salsa, cilantro, and diced green chiles and let sit in your slow cooker for a few hours before adding in the topping to create a beautiful cornbread crust.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Sauté diced chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and olive oil in a skillet.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In 1775, under the Spanish Crown, Anza led an expedition that carved a route from Sonora, Mexico, to what would eventually become San Francisco.
    Molly McCrea, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The map carved Lucas and parts of western Kansas City into Alford’s district, which stretches into Missouri’s Ozarks region.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The remarks inspired a wave of backlash from creatives in the field, musicians, and fellow Hollywood stars, who have not minced words while criticizing Chalamet's comments — and initially, Doja was happy to jump on the bandwagon.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Spicy poke can be used as a dip, spread, or a filling for sushi because the fish is cut into small dices (and can even be minced if preferred).
    Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Chipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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