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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
Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Arms-embargoed countries like China and North Korea have long been barred from obtaining American chips, but are now also forbidden from purchasing advanced AI models.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
The Kings kept coming, gradually chipping away at Miami’s lead.
—Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Is his chip malfunctioning in some way, making his innie and outie memories mix?
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Arms-embargoed countries like China and North Korea have long been barred from obtaining American chips, but are now also forbidden from purchasing advanced AI models.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
That separation has already been chipped away by activist federal judges like Trump appointee Drew Tipton, a Texas federal judge who wrested away policy-making ability from the Department of Homeland Security to impose his own preferences.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
The Kings kept coming, gradually chipping away at Miami’s lead.
—Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Blazers switched the screen, but Lillard still created a sliver of space against Deni Avdija and got a look at the rim before trying to kick it to Portis in the right corner.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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That's a whole lot of racecar performance for a sliver of what an F1 car would cost you.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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Knight denied Dougie Hamilton from the left circle on the power play and seconds later, Markstrom got a piece of Anton Lundell’s short-handed chance from the slot off the rush.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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In a bold bid to recapture its liberal audience, MSNBC is leaning on star power, bringing Rachel Maddow back to her 9 p.m. slot five nights a week for Trump's first 100 days.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The state gave them until July 2024 to return the cash, but the deadline came and went.WPEC Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets also in pursuit, the Phillies will need to be ready to pony up some serious cash for the southpaw.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dice the potatoes, chop the fresh ginger and slice the sweet onion (finely) and carrot.Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Hard plastic or metal fragments can cause choking, particularly in children, elderly individuals or those with swallowing difficulties.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Even business-to-business software companies need to compete for fragments of prospects’ attention with gaming apps and TikTok dance-offs now.Martin Kihn, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Yourself From quick hacks to preventative solutions, professional cleaners share their best tips for keeping floors clean All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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From hacks to expert hair tutorials, @haircare has grown to encompass one of the largest hair communities online.Kaitlyn Gomez, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hire a sensible and pragmatic internal IT director who has experience working with these markets to get the most value for your money.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The researchers’ analysis suggests this may also be allegedly linked to money laundering.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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Packages of cucumbers—that had been either chopped, sliced, or speared—had initially been recalled last month amid fears they may be contaminated with the potentially deadly food poising bug.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The menu also includes fish and chicken sandwiches, wings, milkshakes, chopped salads and more.Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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