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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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 June 2025
The Trump administration has also imposed additional export restrictions on chips.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Tovia Smith, NPR, 2 June 2025
Many are scuffed and scratched, chipped and stained.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Think: common combos like cheese and crackers, fruit and nuts, chips and guac, or chips and salsa.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 June 2025
The Trump administration has also imposed additional export restrictions on chips.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Verb
Trump has said the proceeds of the Gold Card would go to help pay down the budget deficit, and possibly even chip away at the massive $36.2 trillion national debt.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 2 June 2025
Many are scuffed and scratched, chipped and stained.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
Noun
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The first quarter of the menu is raw or nearly so (and heavily inspired by Ward’s many trips to Japan): sashimi slivers of that madai, hamachi and bluefin are enlivened with white soy, tama miso or simple fresh wasabi.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The album’s most interesting moments are the ones that try to reveal a sliver of the star’s more complex innermost thoughts, including some insecurities.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
Noun
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There is even a scenario in which the playoff slot could be decided on a coin toss.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In 2025, not a single women’s match was scheduled for the evening slot.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Arrive early, bring cash and a cart, dress for the heat, and don’t skip any rows—treasures can turn up anywhere.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The higher interest rates investors demand to loan the government money leave less money for running a country, increase interest rates for consumers and businesses and generally leave a country with fewer options to raise cash.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Calamari Fries At Clever Koi, a modern Asian eatery in Greater Phoenix, calamari steak is sliced into strips, lightly battered in tempura, and flash-fried for a crispy, zesty bite.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Last year’s series MVP sliced a first-pitch fastball over left fielder Cody Bellinger’s head for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Study co-author and archaeological scientist Katerina Douka explains that this technique can be used to sort through large numbers of fragments in a way that is impractical for other methods such as DNA sequencing.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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That’s despite the fact that pyroclastic flows—ground-level, fast-moving clouds of extremely hot gas and volcanic fragments—are one of the most dangerous results of volcanic eruptions.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Tasha Twisted Headband Here’s a classic styling hack: Spice up an otherwise simple outfit with fun accessories.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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This little hack has also come in handy for my grandma, who enjoys joining in from time to time.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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So, for an organisation struggling to find the money needed to make English football’s grassroots facilities green and pleasant once more, Khan’s offer was timely and tempting.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The film’s most frightening scene is a fight between Claire and her mom, when the manipulative young woman tries every tactic imaginable to extort money from Kate, from tearing out her hair to kidnapping Cooper.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In its purest version, the egg whites and yokes are sieved or finely chopped separately.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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While the peppers are roasting, chop the chorizo into ¼-inch pieces and measure out 1½ cups; then set aside.—
Randy Graham,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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