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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 money
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
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The semiconductor industry has also seen a recent slowdown, with high demand fuelling a chip shortage, and recent geopolitical tensions, such as tariffs and the war in Iran triggering supply chain challenges.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
If the war drags on, fuel prices will continue to chip away at Americans’ wallets.
—Matthew Bloch, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The researchers also set up a laboratory for testing interfaces and cooling environments, which is open to partners such as chip makers, server manufacturers, integrators, and other operators.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The semiconductor industry has also seen a recent slowdown, with high demand fuelling a chip shortage, and recent geopolitical tensions, such as tariffs and the war in Iran triggering supply chain challenges.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Last December, DeSantis announced a Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence to give power back to every Floridian instead of allowing Big Tech companies to chip away at Floridians’ rights.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
If the war drags on, fuel prices will continue to chip away at Americans’ wallets.
—Matthew Bloch, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
Noun
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That's just a sliver of an industry that counts some 450 watchmakers in Switzerland alone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This original nugget is now reduced to a sliver, residing in the Privy Purse Office.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This Coachella slot, and even just playing at all, is ammunition to fight back against the imposter syndrome.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Though this marks her first headlining slot, Carpenter made her performance debut at the music festival in 2024.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Participants don’t get their scholarship money until passing their first semester back with C’s or better.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of the alleged victims, 95-year-old Angela Liriano, said she was left without money for food after her benefits disappeared.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kahan is from the Upper Valley, a quaint and seasonally verdant region encompassing parts of eastern Vermont and western New Hampshire, and sliced through by the Connecticut River—a scenic haven for canoers and for anglers chasing trout.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Machete in hand, Gamaliel Camarena sliced the back of a man who managed to escape by ducking into a donut shop and barring the door.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another passerby suffered a minor injury after being struck with a bullet fragment that struck a wall.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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During past close approaches with the Sun, Phaethon released vast amounts of dust and larger fragments.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wow friends and family with this portable snack hack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This is the ultimate hack for scoring practically brand-new pieces for a steal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The victim, Adbadalla Thabet, collected cash from gas stations in Downey, Bellflower, Compton and Lynwood early in the morning before driving to the bank.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The short-term spending cuts proposed to date are simply not enough to balance the budget anymore — not even with a one-time cash infusion from Albany.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The seeds and surrounding juices inside uncooked tomatoes can be slightly bitter and astringent, so squeeze them out before chopping the flesh (this also prevents the sauce from getting too watery).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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With the score tied at 4-4 and one out in Saturday’s game, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda chopped a grounder to Chisholm.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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