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
The host chimed in with her experience of being asked similarly personal questions before a mammogram.
—Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Rogan chimed in and understood the concerns for public safety but noted that Christianity is a big believer in redemption, and Jelly Roll is a Christian.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked whether a federal floor might allow states to set their own floors higher, which Justice Neil Gorsuch chimed in could mean state laws would be challenged, but an Eighth Amendment violation would be out of the picture.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2025
In her comments, many of the couple's celebrity friends chimed in to share their congratulations.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Rogan chimed in and understood the concerns for public safety but noted that Christianity is a big believer in redemption, and Jelly Roll is a Christian.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked whether a federal floor might allow states to set their own floors higher, which Justice Neil Gorsuch chimed in could mean state laws would be challenged, but an Eighth Amendment violation would be out of the picture.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2025
In her comments, many of the couple's celebrity friends chimed in to share their congratulations.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chime in
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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