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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
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Beijing’s push to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry has become more urgent as US export restrictions continue to limit access to leading chip manufacturing facilities such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
The program allows residents to pile up branches, brush and small trees along the roadside, where crews collect and chip the material at no cost.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Noun
Bring along a bag of your favorite chips for dipping and enjoy!
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Beijing’s push to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry has become more urgent as US export restrictions continue to limit access to leading chip manufacturing facilities such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Verb
The Mets had plenty of chances to chip away at that lead and failed in somewhat spectacular fashion, going 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
The program allows residents to pile up branches, brush and small trees along the roadside, where crews collect and chip the material at no cost.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip
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How can a sliver of that game day vibrancy be repeated on the average weekday?
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As a destination, Italy has exploded in popularity since the pandemic and the airing of the Max hit series The White Lotus, which broadcast just a sliver of what the country can offer visitors.
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Bonus elements from mail slots to charging stations can keep your mudroom living extra functional.
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Take an evening class A local yoga, Zumba, or strength class gives you a structured, social outlet in the same time slot happy hour usually occupies, trading the bar stool for a mat or a mirror.
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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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Thinly slice the tomatoes themselves for the red addition to the salad, and use the oil for the salad dressing — no need to pull out a bottle of olive oil.
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Warm scacciata, a traditional Sicilian bread, is presented whole and sliced warm to order.
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Seventy of the dogs were X-rayed on site, and many showed evidence of bullet fragments.
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Multiple fractures with missing fragments, fetlock open and disarticulated, severe soft-tissue damage.
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Some campaigns mix traditional ad films with sponsorship hacks, platform plays, and one piece of kit design that turned a referee’s uniform into a punchline.
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The first swing was a powerful uppercut, the type of grown-man hack synonymous with no-doubters and moonshots.
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One of several bags of cash found inside the home of Mario Rocha during an FBI search of his residence in August 2025, as seen in a photograph contained in a court document.
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But SpaceX is burning cash on its AI businesses, and investors are making a bet that the company will be able to reach profitability in the future.
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The other side is smooth and great for prep work like chopping vegetables.
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Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb.
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“Chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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