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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chime in Another concerned resident chimed in. Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 20 June 2026 Several government officials have chimed in on the matter. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Bush Hager chimed in again, asking why Jones didn't choose the option that would allow the airline to call her back when a representative was ready. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Another long-time member also chimed in. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Rather than interrupting the matching set with a neutral shoe, Waterhouse kept the python going and let the sculptural heel distinguish the pair.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Both compartments run the full width of the unit versus being cut in half(ish) vertically in a side-by-side.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • But funding from the city and county was recently cut in half, said the center’s chief executive, Amy Turk.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking.
    Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • That foundation is built on intelligence that is normalized, correlated and operationalized across internal and external sources.
    Anuj Goel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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