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as in sliver
a small flat piece separated from a whole
wood chips were spread over the ground between the plants
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as in cash
chips plural
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 chip
Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
That is something that would be impossible for general purpose chips that have to run more than just AI workloads.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Adjusting her business model to compete against companies like First Student and Student Transportation of America that serve a customer base of more than 25 million U.S. students, Narayan is continuing to chip away at the market opportunity.
—Kaitlin Balasaygun, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Noun
Make kale chips: Bake with olive oil and spices for a healthier alternative to potato chips.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
That is something that would be impossible for general purpose chips that have to run more than just AI workloads.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Players were struggling to chip the ball to the green from the greenside rough all afternoon.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Adjusting her business model to compete against companies like First Student and Student Transportation of America that serve a customer base of more than 25 million U.S. students, Narayan is continuing to chip away at the market opportunity.
—Kaitlin Balasaygun, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
Noun
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That is just a sliver of the fun to be had in Boston’s Seaport District.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This is just a sliver of the growth that happens in that kitchen as kids progress through the program.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Miami took the tournament’s host slot despite only claiming the MLS’ Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2024.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The James Brand Each bit pops out of its storage slot and secures in the head via a magnetic connection, creating a screwdriver that's easy to hold and provides a little extra oomph in each twist.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
Noun
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MrBeast promised the largest cash prize in TV history for a similar winner-takes-all game show; his company was sued for allegedly poor treatment of the contestants during its production.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Since Weltman’s arrival, Orlando has traded majority of their second picks, but only to push them back to future years or for cash considerations.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Most of these pristine hailstones go directly to a cold lab in Colorado, where they are sliced with a hot wire band saw.—
Seth Borenstein,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 June 2025
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The pair later sliced into a two-tiered wedding cake topped with fresh grapes and figs.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The bulk of the work is usually left to the cast: the routine version of a movie involves pictures of actors acting, like audiovisual fragments of plays.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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During their excavations, the scientists also found several artifacts, including charcoal and fragments of broken ceramics.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
Noun
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These recipes take minimal effort, make use of time-saving kitchen hacks, and taste like a family favorite waiting to happen.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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More than an indulgent luxury, skin rejuvenating facials scheduled post flight could just as well be one of the smartest travel hacks to consider.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The money spent on the ads will add to the already high price of the drugs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The club has turned the Ohtani contract into a credit card, using the money to lure talent to Los Angeles while convincing the new arrivals to defer salary for down the road.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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That chopped more than 300 points off the CAC 40, almost three times more than car-maker Stellantis NV, the next biggest drag.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The Big Ten player of the year chopped the first pitch to short for a 6-3 inning-ending double play.—
Brady Oltmans,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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