chime in
verb
chimed in; chiming in; chimes in
1
: to combine harmoniously
the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text—
Book Production
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
Host Robach chimed in to share her own experience in past relationships.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Birds were less chatty, and spring peepers started to chime in.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Sinbad chimed in via video and so did Debbie Allen, a Howard alumna who overhauled the series in its second season.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The band trended on X on Wednesday, as users chimed in with suggestions for other Fleetwood Mac songs to listen to.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
Kourtney Kardashian chimed in on the Easter nostalgia in the comments section.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Though the subject matter is serious, the execution is wry, especially when Martin’s mother Linda (Lisa Kudrow, sharply hilarious) chimes in.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
In a separate decision which was handed down at the same time, the judges also ruled 4-3, that voters can chime in at the ballots later this year, and vote on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee access to abortions in the state.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Others chimed in to note that Clark too had used the same gestures during March Madness, but did not receive such criticisms.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Birds were less chatty, and spring peepers started to chime in.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Sinbad chimed in via video and so did Debbie Allen, a Howard alumna who overhauled the series in its second season.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The band trended on X on Wednesday, as users chimed in with suggestions for other Fleetwood Mac songs to listen to.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
Kourtney Kardashian chimed in on the Easter nostalgia in the comments section.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Though the subject matter is serious, the execution is wry, especially when Martin’s mother Linda (Lisa Kudrow, sharply hilarious) chimes in.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
In a separate decision which was handed down at the same time, the judges also ruled 4-3, that voters can chime in at the ballots later this year, and vote on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee access to abortions in the state.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Others chimed in to note that Clark too had used the same gestures during March Madness, but did not receive such criticisms.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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