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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
Since posting, hundreds of people have chimed in on the video to share their support and encouragement.
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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
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
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
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
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
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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The group interrupted the church service while Lemon commentated as the anti-ICE protest unfolded.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Submarine cables, meanwhile, can be damaged accidentally by marine life or deliberately targeted in geopolitical flashpoints, such as attacks in the Red Sea that interrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East last year, said Rosenworcel.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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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
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But every coach’s success or failure is directly correlated to their ability to motivate their players, between and within games.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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These house entries are not correlated to bear population.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Earlier Epstein document releases showed Bannon and Epstein often corresponded, and that Epstein sought to revive his shattered reputation through a documentary with Bannon.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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