as in cash
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 chips
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The guest list for the event includes senior American politicians and Silicon Valley glitterati, and comes as US officials mull whether to allow Nvidia to sell its cutting-edge Blackwell chips to China.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
New reactor-safe chips Nuclear engineers rely on sensors for feedback on whether the reactors are safe to operate and functional.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
The chips will be focused on inference—the running of AI models—rather than the training of them, the company said.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Remove any heavy objects from the sides of your tub, as these items can cause chips or cracking that can contribute to staining.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The system will use a new Nvidia product, the Aerial RAN computer, that includes its chips and software.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the letter calls on Congressional support for the European Union to overturn its ban on Sulfuryl Fluoride, a pesticide used to fumigate Southern Yellow Pine wood chips on breakbulk cargo ships.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
The round, frosted playing chips give the game a stylish look.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The guest list for the event includes senior American politicians and Silicon Valley glitterati, and comes as US officials mull whether to allow Nvidia to sell its cutting-edge Blackwell chips to China.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
New reactor-safe chips Nuclear engineers rely on sensors for feedback on whether the reactors are safe to operate and functional.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
The chips will be focused on inference—the running of AI models—rather than the training of them, the company said.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Remove any heavy objects from the sides of your tub, as these items can cause chips or cracking that can contribute to staining.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The system will use a new Nvidia product, the Aerial RAN computer, that includes its chips and software.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the letter calls on Congressional support for the European Union to overturn its ban on Sulfuryl Fluoride, a pesticide used to fumigate Southern Yellow Pine wood chips on breakbulk cargo ships.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
The round, frosted playing chips give the game a stylish look.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chips
Noun
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Rozier and Laster counted cash winnings at Rozier's home in Charlotte roughly a week later, the indictment says.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers will be able to claim a deduction for cash donations of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for couples filing jointly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Three Sevilla players are offside, but they are quickly played on as the Frenchman charges down the line and swings a cross into Romero, who slices his shot wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The biggest, richest, most powerful clubs — the ones that will inevitably be the main beneficiaries if this takes hold — are making far more money than ever before.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Ferguson faced large personal debts after her divorce and was repeatedly criticized for poor money management and lavish spending.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Find the right storage cabinet for small accessories Fishing enthusiasts, coin collectors, and sewing or knitting needle experts will want to store smaller items like those in their collections in smaller storage bins.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Take your time to let the pork chops sear and brown.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If the stock chops around, the trade can be scaled by layering additional spreads.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But letting them in was still a better idea than sitting here at her table, scrolling her phone, waiting for several thousand bucks to miraculously drop in her lap.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The bike plus the dual-battery extender package has a list price of $1,999, but again is available for a hundred bucks off at the time of writing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taking a cue from French onion soup, this casserole takes all those iconic flavors and mashes them up with rice and meatballs.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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When Guerrero mashes, playoff wins come easier.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This type of dual-currency model is considered a loophole by critics and has faced backlash from legislators.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new currency is content, education and genuine engagement.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chips. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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