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
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
Analysts also point out that the global supply of key components such as DRAM chips for consumer electronics, NAND flash chips for SSDs, and mechanical hard drives has all been constrained by the voracious demand from AI data centers.
—CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
These chemistries all enable technologies, such as semiconductor chips, defense systems, more sustainable and higher performing batteries, aviation components, advanced electronics, fuel cells and more.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In an August press conference, the president confirmed a deal under which American producers could obtain licenses to export chips to China by sharing 15 percent of the revenues with the government—another triumph of fiscal considerations over strategy.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Today, those physical infrastructure requirements—the chips and the data centers behind them—operate on a staggering scale, with energy needs measured in gigawatts.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
That is, until Tuesday, when amid a surprise turnaround in 2025, Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard pushed all of his chips to the center of the table and acquired star cornerback Sauce Gardner in a trade with the New York Jets.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
Analysts also point out that the global supply of key components such as DRAM chips for consumer electronics, NAND flash chips for SSDs, and mechanical hard drives has all been constrained by the voracious demand from AI data centers.
—CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
These chemistries all enable technologies, such as semiconductor chips, defense systems, more sustainable and higher performing batteries, aviation components, advanced electronics, fuel cells and more.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In an August press conference, the president confirmed a deal under which American producers could obtain licenses to export chips to China by sharing 15 percent of the revenues with the government—another triumph of fiscal considerations over strategy.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Today, those physical infrastructure requirements—the chips and the data centers behind them—operate on a staggering scale, with energy needs measured in gigawatts.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
That is, until Tuesday, when amid a surprise turnaround in 2025, Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard pushed all of his chips to the center of the table and acquired star cornerback Sauce Gardner in a trade with the New York Jets.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 5 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
Noun
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With Alonso on the market, the Red Sox could be more eager to add a power-hitting first baseman than to re-sign Bregman for more money.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money that was supposed to go toward establishing thousands of flood control projects.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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By day there are parades, rat control events, and grand juries to attend, but night is when the mayor comes alive, at crypto coin launch events, sweaty outer borough raves sponsored by a new credit card, and downtime at his pad in Fort Lee.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The three faced off in two contentious debates in October, in which Mamdani and Cuomo sparred over issues of integrity and experience while Sliwa sought to paint them as two sides of the same ideological coin.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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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This timeless sweater dress is reminiscent of Cameron Diaz’s character in The Holiday, and you’re bound to look like a million bucks wearing it.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Brockermeyer family is one of the most prominent football names in the history of Fort Worth, but its connection to TCU was severed over a few hundred thousand bucks.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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
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New Delhi, in response, provided nearly $4 billion in condition-free assistance through credit lines, currency swaps, and emergency aid.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chips. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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