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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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
Ana Navarro, who considers herself a centrist and has been deeply critical of Trump from the beginning, chimed in, too.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Someone else chimed in with balsamic vinegar as their go-to addition.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Lauren, 40, then chimed in with her own thoughts on what makes their relationship work after all these years.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Writing in a Bluesky thread discussing the performance of the Outlaws' Switch 2 port [which is only available as a download or Game Key Card], Snowdrop Audio Architect Rob Bantin chimed in to discuss why a full physical release wasn't in the cards for the Switch 2.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, the fallout from the game continued, and one coach who chimed in was Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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
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
Morning Post to the Daily Mail, and Vanity Fair to NPR - outlets across time zones, age brackets, and industry verticals all chimed in on their thoughts, perspectives, and symbolism of the ad.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Someone else chimed in with balsamic vinegar as their go-to addition.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Lauren, 40, then chimed in with her own thoughts on what makes their relationship work after all these years.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Writing in a Bluesky thread discussing the performance of the Outlaws' Switch 2 port [which is only available as a download or Game Key Card], Snowdrop Audio Architect Rob Bantin chimed in to discuss why a full physical release wasn't in the cards for the Switch 2.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, the fallout from the game continued, and one coach who chimed in was Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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
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
Morning Post to the Daily Mail, and Vanity Fair to NPR - outlets across time zones, age brackets, and industry verticals all chimed in on their thoughts, perspectives, and symbolism of the ad.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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Anyone who’s had a peaceful fall day interrupted by the loud sound of a leaf blower is likely to have a little more affection for leaf rakes.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There, seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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When hot, use a milk frother or blender to combine until smooth, frothy, and fully blended.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition, about 20 seconds total.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More people correlated going to the movie theater with spending quality time with loved ones, while streaming at home was more associated with relaxation.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the central bank has no direct influence on deposit rates, the yields tend to be correlated to changes in the target federal funds rate.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This corresponded with a demographic shift for the blues, which fell out of favor with young Black audiences, who were turning to new funk and soul sounds, just as young white people were embracing it.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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But, does that mean that the industrial giant’s embrace of AI has corresponded with a 20% reduction in that team’s workforce?—
John Kell,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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