chip in
verb
chipped in; chipping in; chips in
1
transitive + intransitive
: contribute
chip in five dollars
Everyone chipped in for the gift.
2
Examples of chip in in a Sentence
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries
forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
Recent Examples on the Web
For the Wild, he can be expected to chip in offense in a middle-six role.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
But his celebrity status has not translated into success in selling Nvidia's advanced chips in China.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
But his celebrity status has not translated into success in selling Nvidia’s advanced chips in China.
—
Chan Ho-Him,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
But his celebrity status has not translated into success in selling Nvidia's advanced chips in China.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But his celebrity status has not translated into success in selling Nvidia’s advanced chips in China.
—
Chan Ho-Him,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chip in
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chip%20in. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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