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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Recent Examples of chime in Insomnia Cookies, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nowhere Bakery and Showstopper Cakes all chimed in, along with cooking influencers, offering to share their own treats with the actress. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 Insomnia Cookies, Nowhere Bakery, and Showstopper Cakes all chimed in too, along with cooking influencers. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026 The ballet community also chimed in. Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026 Others chimed in to suggest their residential streets be included on the list as well, including Roseland Drive and Nautilus Street. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • This time, disruptions to shipping routes are interrupting those flows and that reduces the amount of money flowing back into financial markets, removing a key source of cash flows, the bank noted.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The most practical way to interrupt the cycle is to replace the fear with a more accurate reading of reality.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.
    De Elizabeth, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • No cuts in 2026 — or even a hike?
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Zumwinkle darted along the left wall, cut in along the goal line and flicked a shot behind goaltended Kayle Osborne that deflected off the crossbar and into the net to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead just past the midway point in the first period.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • To avoid this pitfall, Judge recommends determining a color palette for the space and buying rugs, pillows, planters, and furniture that corresponds accordingly.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
  • But the Walker signing was clarifying in multiple ways, including that the Chiefs by committing to him now virtually must prioritize corresponding moves to revive the receiver room and add edge rusher(s).
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Rotator cuff injuries can be complicated and the symptoms don’t always correlate to the extent of the damage, Mazzocca said.
    NBC news, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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