mince

verb

ˈmin(t)s How to pronounce mince (audio)
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 The company’s first non-Finnish CEO, Stephen Elop (a Canadian fresh off a two-year stint on Microsoft’s leadership team), did not mince words. — IEEE Spectrum, 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 Scott Eastwood isn't mincing his words about being a decent person in show business. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 Merkley, in a separate statement, didn't mince words. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mince
chop
Verb
  • The tacos consist of a fresh burger patty that is seared, chopped and combined with sautéed onions and jalapeños.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For each batch, add 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped, peeled fresh turmeric (or scant 1 tablespoon ground turmeric) when processing the paste.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of chop

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“Mince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mince. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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