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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 money
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
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Prediction markets could chip away at that important business.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Data centers on Earth are not just static buildings full of chips humming away, says Raul Martynek, the CEO of DataBank, a company that maintains 75 data centers, primarily located in the United States.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Nationals immediately responded with their barrage in the fourth against Boyd and right-hander Ben Brown with a six-run frame that the Cubs struggled to chip away at.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Prediction markets could chip away at that important business.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
Noun
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The problem is that funds marketed to retail investors allow just that, offering them the chance to take out a sliver of their money on a quarterly or monthly basis.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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But with Friday’s 131-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls were officially eliminated from postseason contention, removing the last sliver of competition from the final two-week stretch of the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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With the Blackhawks up 2-1, Boisvert streaked down the slot on an odd-man rush and took a pass from Kevin Korchinski before shooting a one-timer past Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer, who had 27 saves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Eklund then fed an open Leddy, who came down the slot and beat Predators goalie Juuse Saros for his first goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those inflated bills are eating into families’ budgets at a time when gas, grocery and housing costs are high and threatening to climb further, limiting many Americans’ ability to save money and build wealth.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The terse staff will slice a rectangular piece of pizza for you from a long slab, wrap it in paper, and send you on your way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those threats include boat strikes from propellers slicing through shells, being caught in fishing nets, shoreline development, tree removal reducing natural cover, de-icing bubblers that give otters access to hibernating turtles, and climate change.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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This post has been corrected to reflect that submunitions, rather than fragments, landed in Tel Aviv, according to the source.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts have already said AI can amplify existing dangers and rapidly generate new software hacks.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wow friends and family with this portable snack hack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Winners can also choose the lump‑sum cash option.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shaded by the forest canopy, locals chop firewood, bag recyclables or tinker with bicycles and electric scooters.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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