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 Yes, the vice president of the United States chimed in on the backlash surrounding Sweeney's new campaign for the clothing brand American Eagle during Friday's episode of the Ruthless podcast. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025 At that meeting, Diana Luxenberg of Tulare County chimed in. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 31 July 2025 Michael Cole talked up Gunther’s cerebral nature as Wade Barrett chimed in about the evolution of the modern-day wrestler. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 The vice president is the latest to chime in on the backlash sparked by Sweeney's campaign with American Eagle. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • The latter interrupted the main event match, and that usually means all three men will wind up battling soon.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Jail detention officers are required to check inmates a minimum of twice an hour with gaps no longer than 40 minutes for many safety reasons, including discouraging and interrupting suicide attempts.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And one area that has long stood as a pathway of opportunity for Black professionals, particularly Black women—the federal government—accounted for 12,000 jobs cut in a single month.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The bill President Trump signed last month, cuts $187 billion from SNAP — the biggest cut in the program’s history — and expands work requirements for SNAP beneficiaries.
    Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health benefits, said Dr. Wei Zheng, the study’s corresponding author.
    Gina Park, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Social media use correlates with a 30% increase in symptoms of depression in young adults, reports Columbia University.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Tests showing unsafe water often correlate with rain—but not always.
    Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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