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 Greg Peters, Netflix’s other co-CEO, chimed in about how M&A might change the competitive landscape. Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025 His ex-wife, Mashonda Tifrere, chimed in and wished Egypt a happy birthday in the comment section, too. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025 Beyond supernatural encounters, the Beaux-Arts hotel is also a glittering grande dame of the French Quarter, with a revolving carousel bar, pristine marble floors, and a wooden grandfather clock that’s chimed in the lobby since 1909. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025 Reddit users quickly chimed in with possible explanations. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of his brother Jem (Sean Bean), who is looking for a connection with his son Brian (Samuel Bottomley), and seeking Ray’s help.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The program serves just shy of 42 million Americans—although benefits are going to be interrupted in November due to a lack of appropriations stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Over 42% have adopted a platform approach, often blending open source and hybrid architectures.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Ina's trick for quick preparation is using a food processor to blend the butter and flour swiftly.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even though this would be the second rate cut in a row, many of those consumer rates are likely to stay higher, for now.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Who is affected by SNAP cuts in NC?
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Use the links and bonus codes that correspond with your state.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • One analysis notes national rail emits ~35 g CO₂e per kilometer, while average gasoline cars emit ~170 g - meaning that train travel can correspond to only ~20% of the carbon per person compared to driving.
    Chelsea Haney October 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Thereby enabling the Town Managers to correlate presents needs of new residency to Town Capital Improvement Projects upgrades.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The dates of the photos also seem to correlate with the timing of many reports of UFOs, the researchers said in a press release announcing the findings.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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