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 The Still Johnson design duo also chimes in on avoiding coordinating sets of furniture in a dining room. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 The leader of the free world and his second in command are far from the only people who have chimed in on the famous couple’s engagement. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025 Izzy’s mother, Tonya, also chimed in through a TikTok video of her own, addressing ongoing speculation about her daughter’s recruitment journey. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, also chimed in on the dispute leading up to Wednesday’s deadline — while appearing to target Google particularly. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
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  • Recently published studies about people affected by the Maui and Los Angeles fires showed that beyond affecting heart and lung function and interrupting access to medical care, these climate disasters have led to higher rates of depression and even suicide.
    Lahari Vuppaladhadiam, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • By blending internal talent with flexible external expertise, companies can punch above their weight without bloating headcount.
    Richard Ricks, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cable cuts in the Red Sea briefly disrupted Microsoft’s Azure service.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, found that the very layers meant to block harmful outputs – like pornography or step-by-step weapon guides – are often the first to be cut in the name of efficiency.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In the corresponding quarter last year, comparable store sales were down 21 percent.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Clearly, this correlates nearly with the birth rate exploding; 16 players born in 1948 represented England, including Ray Clemence and Trevor Brooking, the highest figure for any single year since 1901.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But basketball presented an additional challenge for an Ultimate Team mode, as hoops performance is generally more height-correlated than in soccer, complicating how WNBA players might fare on the same virtual court as NBA players in MyTeam.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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