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 That was before the IPO filing laid out an even bigger number, and well before Musk chimed in this week, effectively acknowledging that the prospectus has shortcomings. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 May 2026 Asus has also chimed in on Nvidia's tweet in another possible tease. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 Organize an all-hands meeting where employees can chime in with their perspectives. Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Another graduate chimed in, reflecting on her experience. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • At the Euros two years ago, the Turkey game was interrupted by one pitch invader after another trying to get a selfie with him.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • Eight people were arrested at Boston City Hall Wednesday after a City Council meeting was interrupted by activists protesting the city budget for about two hours.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • From there, a thoughtful mentor can blend that understanding with the learner’s goals and shape experiences that help close gaps and support personalized growth aligned with their team’s development needs.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Taking place at Del Mar Fairgrounds, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Agran said the city put out feelers about hosting a training base five years ago and made the first cut in 2024 when the Great Park was placed on a list of options distributed to tournament qualifiers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The nebula’s colors appear vivid because of a filter in the spectrograph that allows specific wavelengths of light to pass through, corresponding to specific types of gas.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • Each box needs to correspond to a different title – no counting one book in multiple boxes!
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • How will that correlate to more than six wins and fewer than 11 losses?
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

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

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