as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
was in the chips after hitting it big in the lottery
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Recent Examples of chips
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Semiconductor manufacturing requires huge amounts of ultra-clean water to rinse residue from silicon chips during the fabrication process, resulting in wastewater that contains pollutants, including heavy metals, which can be toxic to aquatic ecosystems and humans.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Place the chips in a resealable freezer bag, then use a rolling pin to smash and roll the chips until they are crushed.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
This is seen as positive for Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron as they are expected to be in a position to charge a higher price for their memory chips as demand shows no sign of abating.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The new chips, officially called Intel Core Ultra Series 3, are aimed at mobile gadgetmakers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
In a possible red flag for the artificial intelligence investment boom, the stocks of companies that provide cooling systems for data centers, plunged Tuesday after Nvidia unveiled more efficient chips.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
For those who don’t live in the region, mesquite chips used for grilling and smoking may be their only point of reference.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The technology is intangible, but refreshingly physical in its reliance on nuts and bolts, chips, gas turbines — for which there is currently a seven-year waiting list for the unluckiest and least-important customers — and land.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The vehicle is powered by an in-vehicle supercomputer built around eight NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-chips based on the Blackwell GPU architecture.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Semiconductor manufacturing requires huge amounts of ultra-clean water to rinse residue from silicon chips during the fabrication process, resulting in wastewater that contains pollutants, including heavy metals, which can be toxic to aquatic ecosystems and humans.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Place the chips in a resealable freezer bag, then use a rolling pin to smash and roll the chips until they are crushed.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
This is seen as positive for Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron as they are expected to be in a position to charge a higher price for their memory chips as demand shows no sign of abating.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The new chips, officially called Intel Core Ultra Series 3, are aimed at mobile gadgetmakers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
In a possible red flag for the artificial intelligence investment boom, the stocks of companies that provide cooling systems for data centers, plunged Tuesday after Nvidia unveiled more efficient chips.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
For those who don’t live in the region, mesquite chips used for grilling and smoking may be their only point of reference.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The technology is intangible, but refreshingly physical in its reliance on nuts and bolts, chips, gas turbines — for which there is currently a seven-year waiting list for the unluckiest and least-important customers — and land.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chips
Noun
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If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Portugal-Japan collaboration from Moon Road Media & Films received a cash prize of $30,000 from the two sponsors of the award — TCCF organizer Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and France’s Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Place slices in a dry skillet over medium heat.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bonta said the money also supports child welfare and foster services, housing stability, job training, food assistance and services for seniors and people with disabilities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a simple demonstration, a coin cell powered a toy car for 288 cm under light, compared with 212 cm in the dark.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stray tissues lipstick, crayon, coins, or car keys can ruin your laundry and even your machine.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Take your time to let the pork chops sear and brown.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If the stock chops around, the trade can be scaled by layering additional spreads.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colleges have lived large on student loans, paying the salaries of bloated administrative staff and big-bucks deans and coaches.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bernstein raised its price target by two bucks to $172 and maintained its hold rating.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The album is front of mind for Yorke, who recently worked on the stage production of Hamlet Hail to the Thief (which mashes up the album and the Shakespeare play) and the surprise live album Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003–2009) was released earlier this year.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Taking a cue from French onion soup, this casserole takes all those iconic flavors and mashes them up with rice and meatballs.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What started as labor strikes and merchant protests over currency collapse and inflation has expanded into widespread street demonstrations and student protests.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Protests erupted in Iran last week when disgruntled shopkeepers took to the streets to demonstrate against the country’s plummeting currency.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chips. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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