chime in
verb
chimed in; chiming in; chimes in
1
: to combine harmoniously
the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text—
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Book Production2
: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion
: to remark while chiming in
Synonyms
Examples of chime in in a Sentence
“I don't like that show at all,” my friend chimed in
unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage
Recent Examples on the Web
Social media loves this show and has chimed in about Janine’s new look — what are your thoughts on that?
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Outside groups, including Advancing American Freedom, the political organization run by former Vice President Mike Pence, also chimed in, urging Republicans to block funding requested by Democrats for L.G.B.T.Q. centers.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Fox then chimed in underneath the post in the comments on Sunday, May 12.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Will Ferrell chimed in with pre-recorded messages to the graduates.
—TIME, 13 May 2024
As the genre’s popularity grew, a blame game ensued: Mayors declared war on drill, and appointed special units to investigate local acts; award-winning scholars chimed in, joining a chorus of activists who argue that algorithms should share some of the blame.
—C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 6 May 2024
City, local parks officials chime in Cosumnes CSD spokesperson Jenna Brinkman told The Bee in an email that there are several factors to take into account when considering a potential site for an event.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
After congratulating Moss on her pregnancy, Ripa chimed in with one last burst of self-assurance.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 May 2024
An unexpected commentator — the Natural History Museum of London — soon chimed in the necktie with a lighthearted take.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Outside groups, including Advancing American Freedom, the political organization run by former Vice President Mike Pence, also chimed in, urging Republicans to block funding requested by Democrats for L.G.B.T.Q. centers.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Fox then chimed in underneath the post in the comments on Sunday, May 12.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Will Ferrell chimed in with pre-recorded messages to the graduates.
—TIME, 13 May 2024
As the genre’s popularity grew, a blame game ensued: Mayors declared war on drill, and appointed special units to investigate local acts; award-winning scholars chimed in, joining a chorus of activists who argue that algorithms should share some of the blame.
—C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 6 May 2024
City, local parks officials chime in Cosumnes CSD spokesperson Jenna Brinkman told The Bee in an email that there are several factors to take into account when considering a potential site for an event.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
After congratulating Moss on her pregnancy, Ripa chimed in with one last burst of self-assurance.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 May 2024
An unexpected commentator — the Natural History Museum of London — soon chimed in the necktie with a lighthearted take.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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