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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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2
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
Others chimed in accusing Blackbird of recklessness and profit-chasing and demanding that the company reimburse taxpayers for the expense of the rescue operations.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
According to Shenker, a female student quickly chimed in.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
After Todd documented his experience in a social media post that garnered 4 million views on X, more than 3,000 people chimed in with their own thoughts — the majority of which slammed Southwest.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
After Todd documented his experience in a social media post that garnered 4 million views on X, more than 3,000 people chimed in with their own thoughts – the majority of which slammed Southwest.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In fact, the country’s president had already chimed in.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Since posting, hundreds of people have chimed in on the video to share their support and encouragement.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Heath Brothers also chimed in with eight points.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
According to Shenker, a female student quickly chimed in.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
After Todd documented his experience in a social media post that garnered 4 million views on X, more than 3,000 people chimed in with their own thoughts — the majority of which slammed Southwest.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
After Todd documented his experience in a social media post that garnered 4 million views on X, more than 3,000 people chimed in with their own thoughts – the majority of which slammed Southwest.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In fact, the country’s president had already chimed in.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Since posting, hundreds of people have chimed in on the video to share their support and encouragement.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Heath Brothers also chimed in with eight points.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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Maybe this appreciation comes from my many 20 years of cruiser time, experiencing some solitary moments, interrupted by panic and chaos.—
Chick Pritchard,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until one of his passengers interrupted.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Add to dry ingredients and whisk until blended and batter is mostly smooth.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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When satellite observations are blended with modeling systems like in this instance, the result captures the shape and movement of the air mass across vast areas, filling gaps between weather stations and improving situational awareness for decision makers.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The study, which drew data from the entire 2022 college basketball season, found that the moments leading up to halftime and immediately after it are more closely correlated with game success.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Do, the higher the concentration of fragrance oil is directly correlated to its longevity.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Of course, most of the people who corresponded with Epstein were men.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In North America, the largest boreal forest gains were concentrated in the northernmost boreal, while any losses corresponded to widespread forest disturbances, including a bark beetle outbreak in British Columbia and wildfires across western Canada and interior Alaska, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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