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 Lisa even chimes in to acknowledge her Broadway bona fides, but things take a turn when Heather casually says Britani has accomplished more than a lot of them. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025 Jason then chimed in with why a bread slicer would be a great gift for someone who loves to bake. Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025 The host chimed in with her experience of being asked similarly personal questions before a mammogram. Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025 Rogan chimed in and understood the concerns for public safety but noted that Christianity is a big believer in redemption, and Jelly Roll is a Christian. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • His memories of his parents kept interrupting his imagination.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Over the summer, Bohm's regular gym sessions were interrupted due to the renovation.
    Katherine Moynihan, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the house, direct access to a concrete wraparound patio blends indoor and outdoor living.
    Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Free People Slow It Down Pullover This cozy, slouchy, drop-sleeve sweatshirt from Free People cleverly blends the vibe of a crewneck and a hoodie.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Sandra Oh, Leighton Meester, and more have been known to rock the cut in different variations, from layered lobs to romantic shags.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Mitchell cut in front of him and made his second interception.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The two began corresponding and soon Osubor was working on Rockwell’s latest film, The Projectionist (starring Chicago Hope’s Vondie Curtis-Hall and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino).
    Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The precocious young Goff corresponded with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright early in his career.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.
    Anthea Levi, Health, 7 Jan. 2026

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