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 Below, two cleaning pros chime in regarding seven non-negotiable steps that experts will always make sure to take when working with clients. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025 As others chimed in to make their opinions known, Shields’ manager Mark Taffet took to social media to defend his client. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 TikTok viewers chimed in with a mix of sarcasm, solidarity, and surprisingly creative suggestions. Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 People all around the table immediately chimed in with loud and passionate opinions, advice, preferences, and stories. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • It's not supposed to be interrupted by hazardous mold.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Jade Cargill interrupted Naomi and begin arguing with Bianca Belair.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.
    TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The bill sets dosage limits for various product types, and by 2029, those limits would be cut in half.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Lawsuits challenging Trump administration cuts in grant funding by other agencies, such as the Department Health and Human Services, have made analogous arguments.
    Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Cox and his team ensure each of their rentals (and their corresponding shower curtains) are clean and cared for.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The regulations sought to address transactions that resulted in artificial increases to the basis of property, thereby generating tax benefits without corresponding economic outlay.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Filtering water, practicing good hygiene, and cleaning cooking implements correlated with avoiding that complaint.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Other studies have shown that higher oxytocin levels correlate with drops in blood pressure and levels of the stress hormone norepinephrine.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025

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