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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Pair modest, time‑bound duties with strong incentives for domestic components in EVs, batteries, chips, and industrial equipment.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Meta on Wednesday announced plans for the new chips – MTIA 300, MTIA 400, MTIA 450 and MTIA 500 – as a part of an effort to diversify its hardware sources, reduce reliance on outside chipmakers and bring down costs amid a fast-moving and expensive AI race.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Intel has not yet specified what these KF chips will cost, but if the past is any indication, they will likely be priced about $10 to $20 cheaper than the K models.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Toasted coconut chips add a layer of crunch and tropical flair to colorful ambrosia.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
But the hard part is working alongside third-party manufacturers such as TSMC to ensure the chips get into production smoothly and actually work in the real world once they're fabricated.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The resulting wood chips and soil are either piled in place to rot and decay or hauled offsite.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
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The researchers also say the laser could benefit industries that depend on nanoelectronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, by helping engineers detect extremely small defects in chips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Pair modest, time‑bound duties with strong incentives for domestic components in EVs, batteries, chips, and industrial equipment.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Meta on Wednesday announced plans for the new chips – MTIA 300, MTIA 400, MTIA 450 and MTIA 500 – as a part of an effort to diversify its hardware sources, reduce reliance on outside chipmakers and bring down costs amid a fast-moving and expensive AI race.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Intel has not yet specified what these KF chips will cost, but if the past is any indication, they will likely be priced about $10 to $20 cheaper than the K models.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Toasted coconut chips add a layer of crunch and tropical flair to colorful ambrosia.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
But the hard part is working alongside third-party manufacturers such as TSMC to ensure the chips get into production smoothly and actually work in the real world once they're fabricated.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The resulting wood chips and soil are either piled in place to rot and decay or hauled offsite.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chips
Noun
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For one, Pashtun nationalists will always have problems with a border that slices their heartland in two.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The campaign reaching the ballot would add to a series of looming questions about the future of the map, which slices through Kansas City.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The unlawful taking of items from a machine or device that is operated or activated by the use of coins.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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The study’s first author is doctoral researcher Kevin Velasquez, who tested the coated cathodes using coin cells commonly used in low-power electronics such as watches and calculators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The proposal chops $150 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, which battled against the largest budget cut in last year's negotiations.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kin, in contrast, bucks contemporary expectations by hewing to older ones.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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At just 158 bucks under $40 Grand, this 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid SUV might be the best buy on the automotive planet.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cheaper pruners use a blade and anvil — essentially one sharp blade that mashes the branch against a flat surface.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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House Republicans, meanwhile, still want to see more of their ideas included, and an expiration date for banning central bank digital currency removed.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company attributed the decline to Trump's tariff regime, as well as currency fluctuations and costs associated with adjusting its Porsche product strategy.—
Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chips. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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