chime in

Definition of chime innext
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as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion "I don't like that show at all," my friend chimed in

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Recent Examples of chime in The comment causes her fellow bandmate to immediately chime in. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Many on social media alleged the shoe was a copy of Vans’, and the California skate brand itself chimed in subliminally on social media. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 One by one, more moms chime in in agreement. Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Here, two landscaping experts chime in on which flowers are some of the least drought-tolerant. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Children interrupting, meals being made, the day being talked over.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The Biden Administration had targeted a 61% to 66% cut in overall emissions by 2035.
    Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Policymakers have kept the rate at that level since December after four rate cuts in 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Data from Freightos indicates that escalating fuel prices have not directly correlated with air freight rates yet.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to the report, IPO activity and new private jet deliveries are 70% correlated over the past decade, except for the 2020 and 2021 Covid years.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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