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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
India Brown, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Beginning Thursday, Spotify users will be able to play an interactive audio-visual game called the Happy Gilmore 2 Tournament, tilting their phones to chip golf balls, navigating moments from the movie, easter eggs and unlocking audio clips.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
At an Oval Office event to celebrate the investment, Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy by threatening 100% levies on semiconductors and chips made internationally.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The original paint on the pine hardwood is intact if chipped, and several rails are missing—likely sacrificed to wartime scrap drives during filming.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Beginning Thursday, Spotify users will be able to play an interactive audio-visual game called the Happy Gilmore 2 Tournament, tilting their phones to chip golf balls, navigating moments from the movie, easter eggs and unlocking audio clips.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Verb
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world’s largest contract maker of chips and counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
At an Oval Office event to celebrate the investment, Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy by threatening 100% levies on semiconductors and chips made internationally.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
Noun
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Three other Republican districts would each get a sliver of the county.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Why Latest Bold Deadline Rumors Make No Sense Any sliver of hope that the Braves organization had at making one final push toward a wild-card spot would be out the window.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The Indianapolis Colts are playing against the Baltimore Ravens in the 7 p.m. EDT slot followed by the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals at 7:30 p.m. EDT and the Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m. EDT.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The sports broadcaster and streaming service today secure a new three-year deal for all games outside of the Saturday 8pm slot.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The alternative is the Tier 3 cash payment option, which will be a share of the settlement after administration costs and claims are received.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since the poll’s inception in 1998, the average cash gift left by the Tooth Fairy has increased 285% from $1.30 to $5.01 per tooth.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To make this má là pig ear recipe, the ears are braised then thinly sliced, their cartilage softening into noodle-like ribbons.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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The chicken is sliced and served alongside a half-dome of rice, which is cooked in chicken fat for maximum flavor.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two algorithms then went to work: one assembling the fragments into complete molecular structures, the other predicting which of those structures would pack the strongest antibacterial punch.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2025
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For me, the early hours offer clarity before the day fragments.—
Marian Evans,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Press-on nails have been a tried and true fashion hack, best used by folks who like to switch up their manicure more often than gel or acrylics allow or for those that love the ability to skip the salon and DIY a mani at home.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump reacted to a question on Wednesday regarding evidence that Russia is at least in part responsible for a recent hack of the computer system that manages U.S. federal court documents.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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When Sullivan launched his show, there was no money to pay guests, so Robinson agreed to appear for free.—
Pam Windsor,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The foundations raise private money from students’ families and other donors to fill in gaps in programming, supplies and other needs at schools that aren’t covered by state funding.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The only chopping required is for the chicken itself, if your butcher doesn’t give you a hand, and to mince the garlic.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cucumbers are good for more than just chopping into salads as an afterthought, including: Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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