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 Majors chimed in to challenge NLE’s point. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2025 The partisan video may open the door for other federal workers to chime in, said John Berry, a lawyer who represents government employees. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 Eminem’s biological daughter Hailie Jade, who gave birth to her first son Elliot in March, chimed in with some well-wishes for her sister. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025 Prue doesn’t say anything, but Alison chimes in with her own critique, which is that Iain smashed it. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Matilda had asked, politely interrupting the beginning of what promised to be a windy narrative about the two sorry sons.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Scherzer interrupted Schneider one more time after the game was over, barging into the interview room while the manager was conducting his post-game news conference.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to sources, all staff in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), with the exception of a handful of top officials and support staff, were cut in Friday's RIF.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Andrew cuts in here to show me his phone.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The end of the growing season corresponds with the end of the mowing season.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The Panthers entered the weekend with an opening on their 53-man roster, so only one corresponding move was needed to activate Corbett and Coker together.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Today, lead exposure directly correlates to a post-industrialized world.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Lakers' success this year is directly correlated to Ayton's production night in and night out.
    Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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

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