Definition of mincenext
as in to chop
to cut into small pieces minced some garlic and added it to the stew

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Recent Examples of mince Kelly doesn’t mince words about the odds. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 Even Johnson wasn’t exactly mincing words that this process begins with Malhotra. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Rod Stewart is not mincing words about the president, especially in the company of British royalty. Chris Willman, Variety, 12 May 2026 In a bowl, combine softened butter with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and garlic paste (made by smashing garlic cloves with salt, then mincing it and mashing it with the side of your knife). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mince
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chop
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  • The other side is smooth and great for prep work like chopping vegetables.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
  • Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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“Mince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mince. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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