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as in contributes
to make a donation as part of a group effort
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries
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as in interrupts
chiefly British
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
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Recent Examples of chips in
The tech industry's mega AI push has led to a shortage of memory chips in the broader market, which means that Meta's ambitious silicon roadmap could face future supply chain constraints.
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Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Melt the chocolate chips in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The Fusion technology has its roots in the UltraFusion interconnect used to fuse two full CPU chips in the M-series Ultra lineup, but the purpose here is probably to make the chip fabrication process a bit more flexible.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The championship-hopeful Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their chips in by acquiring 36-year-old James Harden, sending a 26-year-old point guard in Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers to do so.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
In a mixed blessing, AMD reported some sales of older chips in China.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Melt the chocolate chips in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The Fusion technology has its roots in the UltraFusion interconnect used to fuse two full CPU chips in the M-series Ultra lineup, but the purpose here is probably to make the chip fabrication process a bit more flexible.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The championship-hopeful Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their chips in by acquiring 36-year-old James Harden, sending a 26-year-old point guard in Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers to do so.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
In a mixed blessing, AMD reported some sales of older chips in China.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chips in
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The technology produces lower emissions than a simple bonfire, leading to cleaner, healthier air that contributes less to climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Civic engagement contributes to the health and economic well-being of communities.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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If a co-worker interrupts a research stretch, calmly propose another time to avoid offending them or messing with your pre-set schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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This interrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Chips in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chips%20in. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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