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 Season 4 winner Jun Song chimed in on X, keeping her reaction short and sweet. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025 As shown in the documentary, Tami and Craig were alongside Khloe as she was questioned by officials, and even chimed in to defend her daughter. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Writing in a Bluesky thread discussing the performance of the Outlaws' Switch 2 port [which is only available as a download or Game Key Card], Snowdrop Audio Architect Rob Bantin chimed in to discuss why a full physical release wasn't in the cards for the Switch 2. Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 The other three members of the band chime in over Zoom, having returned to their corners of the country. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
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Verb
  • But Cherry interrupts their twosome and a brawl ensues.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • It's not supposed to be interrupted by hazardous mold.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Bengals also worked out former Cleveland Browns signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason but was among the team's cuts in August.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In 2024, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates three times — a half-point cut last September, a quarter point cut in November, and a quarter-point cut in December.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Similarly, Whitehouse is not yet the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a title that tends to correspond, roughly, to tenure.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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