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 Bush Hager chimed in again, asking why Jones didn't choose the option that would allow the airline to call her back when a representative was ready. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Another long-time member also chimed in. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 From other manufacturers not chiming in with a diesel immediately after. Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026 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, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
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  • One of their most important scenes takes place on a boat ride that is interrupted by Ryder and ends up with both men in the lake.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • Once again, Ryder interrupts the pair and ultimately forces Tom to believe that Mary would be better off marrying Ryder, who has recently come into quite a fortune.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
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  • The disparity means looming Social Security benefits cuts in 2032 would more deeply impact women, who already collect less than men each year.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The bureau projects that water levels in Mead will recover for a few months before plunging downward again in March — and staying below the level needed to avoid severe cuts in power production until at least April 2028, when Reclamation's projections end.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
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  • The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The Aura report finds that as the summer wears on, one in three children score low on Aura's Digital Wellbeing Index, which correlates digital behaviors with a range of health parameters, including sleep, mood, isolation and their ability to regulate emotions.
    Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 June 2026
  • These are traits that have always been independently correlated with lower layoff risk.
    Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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