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 on the Web Key tip: Weave in opportunities for the audience to chime in. Shanita Akintonde, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Taking Timms’ advice, the general manager started their next meeting by taking personal responsibility for his own contributions to problems, which inspired other workers to chime in and admit their own mistakes. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 2 Sep. 2024 Alyssa Farah Griffin chimed in, pointing out that while industry insiders might not have been supportive, fans certainly were. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024 Others chimed in that Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, is a licensed cosmetologist who used to manage a hair salon and surely passed her hair care knowledge onto her daughter. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chime in 

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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