1
as in interrupted
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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as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage
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Recent Examples of chimed in
TikTok users chimed in, noting that most of the people viewing the video probably didn't even have home phones for girlfriends to call due to the popularity of cell phones.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Heath Brothers also chimed in with eight points.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
All three of the people who chimed in are taking Indiana.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
Multiple other cast members then chimed in.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Then, the woman chimed in — but not to talk about her great time reminiscing with her husband.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Comments filled with glee and heart emojis, and viewers chimed in from Ireland and London, from Nigeria and Rwanda and Uganda, from Harlem and Arkansas.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Although more information is revealed, such as the cost of the development and how the state will pay for it, fans chimed in with their thoughts on the move.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
From that list, readers chimed in with plenty of other places around metro Detroit that deserve a shoutout, particularly in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Heath Brothers also chimed in with eight points.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
All three of the people who chimed in are taking Indiana.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
Multiple other cast members then chimed in.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Then, the woman chimed in — but not to talk about her great time reminiscing with her husband.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Comments filled with glee and heart emojis, and viewers chimed in from Ireland and London, from Nigeria and Rwanda and Uganda, from Harlem and Arkansas.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Although more information is revealed, such as the cost of the development and how the state will pay for it, fans chimed in with their thoughts on the move.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
From that list, readers chimed in with plenty of other places around metro Detroit that deserve a shoutout, particularly in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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Makary, an avid podcast guest, has used his airtime to issue devastating takedowns of nutrition education, only to be interrupted by advertisements for unproven dietary supplements.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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The trouble began when members of the Demons of Hell, which is affiliated with the notorious Hells Angels club, interrupted an afternoon memorial being held for a Pagan’s club member in a Lindenhurst bar, according to prosecutors.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The London docks, namely Rum Quay at the West India Docks, were the epicenter of the global rum trade from the 18th century through World War II; tens of thousands of casks, holding millions of gallons of rum from British colonies throughout the Caribbean, were aged and blended there.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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But the highlight is the bespoke smoothie bar, with a lip-smacking selection of fruit, seeds, milk, yogurt, and nuts, all blended together each morning.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The total capital returned to shareholders as a % of the current market cap seems inversely correlated with growth expectations for reinvestments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After being touted as a potential answer to the defensive midfield problem of the time, coaches and front office members correlated his struggles with his late arrival.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Green's Cadillac Catera had a decal on it that also corresponded to one on the vehicle observed in the McDonald's video footage, investigators said.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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