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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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The first obstacle to overcome is to develop a computer chip that works in the extreme conditions of space, which includes exposure to much higher levels of radiation.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Proponents of the legislation say the change could allow Oklahoma to chip away at its aging prison population, which has doubled since 2009.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The chip first filters out irrelevant visual data and identifies only key changes in a scene.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The first obstacle to overcome is to develop a computer chip that works in the extreme conditions of space, which includes exposure to much higher levels of radiation.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Don't try to chip off the ice with any tools, which will definitely damage shingles.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Proponents of the legislation say the change could allow Oklahoma to chip away at its aging prison population, which has doubled since 2009.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
Noun
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By the way, for context, the adjustments amount to a sliver (tenths of a percentage point) of overall employment.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In one episode, the fight is over a small sliver of grass between two houses.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reenactments were so popular that Messier extended the event to span the whole Valentine’s Day week this year, with most of the extra 75 time slots reserved by parties that host up to 10 people.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dëmin slots onto Team Vince, alongside VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Kyshawn George, Matas Buzelis, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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So, the guides team decided to share more of best places for deals on food and drinks with readers this year, starting with the northern part of the county, because who doesn’t like to save money?—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The latest chapter in this endless epic belongs to Kansas State, which is trying to line item its way out of paying Jerome Tang the money the administration offered him.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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You’ll only dirty one bowl, one roasting pan, and a cutting board (for smashing garlic and slicing lemons).—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Information comes in fragments through family, messages and what people are able to share online.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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What is more certain is the fact that ASASSN-24fw itself is closely circled by gas and dust fragments, which seem to be the remains of previous planetary collisions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here, three interior designers share some of their favorite bedding hacks that will elevate both the look and feel of your bed in no time.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Pull-out cabinet organizers are one of our favorite hacks to make your space feel like a luxury kitchen without having to replace your cabinets.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The United Kingdom does not award cash bonuses for Olympic medals, meaning Team Great Britain athletes will not receive additional payments for podium finishes in 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Know More Initially founded in 2012 with a $5 million dollar grant from the John Templeton Foundation, Nautilus incinerated cash, sparing no expense in its pursuit of bringing resplendent literary science to the reading public.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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The most time-consuming part of this Louisiana mainstay is chopping all of your veggies, so do it ahead of time to get dinner on the table quicker.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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