chime in

Definition of chime innext
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chime in Drzewiecki chimed in after all the other seniors had spoken, a moment of confidence and vulnerability that made Fleck and his staff take notice. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 More soon chimed in, using emoji letters to invoke another anti-Black slur. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Within minutes, fans ranging from Tina Fey to Cameron Diaz to everyday people who love tuners were chiming in on Twitter with posts noting the joy of singing along with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein standard. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre‘s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • The spokesperson did not dispute the account of Woodward's remarks — or the fact they were interrupted by a call from the White House.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Her footwear blended the metallic trend with the animal print trend, specifically the popular reptilian subdivision.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The score blends a nine-piece Hawaiian ensemble with a 70-piece symphony orchestra conducted by Mazar, bringing together Fisher’s distinctive musical voice and Mazar’s experience across film, television, animation and Disney productions.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The state has nearly depleted its rainy day account that was built up with federal support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is likely to face difficult decisions on funding cuts in the upcoming year.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Press Gazette tracked thousands of journalism job cuts in the first half of 2026 alone.
    — Michelle O'Connor, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The corresponding figure for emergency financial assistance increased from 18% to 27%.
    — Gregory Bresiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The measurements correspond to 1-pounder and 6-pounder cannons, respectively.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Almost none of the variance in the different measures correlated with each other.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Spending has strongly correlated with postseason success in MLB.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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