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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: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion
: to remark while chiming in
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
As clips and screenshots circulated online, fans couldn’t resist chiming in — some applauding the glam game-day outfit, others offering hot takes and pop-culture comparisons of their own.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In the week since, the phrase has gone from a confusing exchange into the first viral meme of the year, with everyone from TikTok creators to PBS to the Empire State Building chiming in on the joke.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Comments filled with glee and heart emojis, and viewers chimed in from Ireland and London, from Nigeria and Rwanda and Uganda, from Harlem and Arkansas.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Although more information is revealed, such as the cost of the development and how the state will pay for it, fans chimed in with their thoughts on the move.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In the week since, the phrase has gone from a confusing exchange into the first viral meme of the year, with everyone from TikTok creators to PBS to the Empire State Building chiming in on the joke.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Comments filled with glee and heart emojis, and viewers chimed in from Ireland and London, from Nigeria and Rwanda and Uganda, from Harlem and Arkansas.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Although more information is revealed, such as the cost of the development and how the state will pay for it, fans chimed in with their thoughts on the move.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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