chime in

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as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion "I don't like that show at all," my friend chimed in

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Recent Examples of chime in Since posting, hundreds of people have chimed in to share their thoughts. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Users were quick to chime in with their own relatable experiences. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 In the weeks since a pair of North Carolina universities announced plans to merge, scores of alumni have chimed in, including some offering pushback. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 The misogynistic noise became so loud that even Doug Cockle, who originated the role of Geralt in the games, chimed in. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Matilda had asked, politely interrupting the beginning of what promised to be a windy narrative about the two sorry sons.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Scherzer interrupted Schneider one more time after the game was over, barging into the interview room while the manager was conducting his post-game news conference.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to sources, all staff in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), with the exception of a handful of top officials and support staff, were cut in Friday's RIF.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Andrew cuts in here to show me his phone.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Today, lead exposure directly correlates to a post-industrialized world.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Lakers' success this year is directly correlated to Ayton's production night in and night out.
    Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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