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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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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
Kerr chimed in during the hearing, stating she never was paid her commission from the first payments that LAUSD made to the startup under their contract, the website said.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Perhaps responding to our Samsung AI slop watch reporting, Samsung America exec Dave Das also chimed in to say that the company’s still learning about how much AI is acceptable when creating its own ads.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 27 Feb. 2026
Everyone from Novak Djokovic to Reese Witherspoon and Olivia Munn chimed in.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The mayor chimed in, arguing that the commission has already made a commitment to move forward with a development team that was selected back in December.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 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
Since posting, hundreds of people have chimed in on the video to share their support and encouragement.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Perhaps responding to our Samsung AI slop watch reporting, Samsung America exec Dave Das also chimed in to say that the company’s still learning about how much AI is acceptable when creating its own ads.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 27 Feb. 2026
Everyone from Novak Djokovic to Reese Witherspoon and Olivia Munn chimed in.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The mayor chimed in, arguing that the commission has already made a commitment to move forward with a development team that was selected back in December.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 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
Since posting, hundreds of people have chimed in on the video to share their support and encouragement.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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At this point, the judge interrupted and suggested that Sharp meet with her attorney before testifying further.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the genre-crossing tastes of Gen Z audiences, corridos tumbados blended rap, trap and even a touch of emo, with Junior’s music delivering the lattermost, in particular, in abundance.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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To recreate this look, ask your colorist for a warm copper base blended with subtle brown lowlights.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Iran is one of the world leaders in crude oil production, which is directly correlated to 60% of what consumers pay at the pump, according to AAA.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The findings supported the idea that animals and other life forms must get the most energy from breathing oxygen and bolstered the theory that a rise in oxygen on Earth correlated with the appearance of complex life, Baker said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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