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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
Another concerned resident chimed in.
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Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Several government officials have chimed in on the matter.
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Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Bush Hager chimed in again, asking why Jones didn't choose the option that would allow the airline to call her back when a representative was ready.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Another long-time member also chimed in.
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Diamond Vences,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Santi chimed in on the radio to remind his man to look after his tires, knowing that without a major incident, the race was theirs.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Others chimed in to suggest different sides.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Warren also chimed in following Platner’s victory, sending a congratulatory message to the Democrat in a post on X Tuesday night.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Callamard chimed in to say that the reach of unregulated social media also isn’t helping.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Several government officials have chimed in on the matter.
—
Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Bush Hager chimed in again, asking why Jones didn't choose the option that would allow the airline to call her back when a representative was ready.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Another long-time member also chimed in.
—
Diamond Vences,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Santi chimed in on the radio to remind his man to look after his tires, knowing that without a major incident, the race was theirs.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Others chimed in to suggest different sides.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Warren also chimed in following Platner’s victory, sending a congratulatory message to the Democrat in a post on X Tuesday night.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Callamard chimed in to say that the reach of unregulated social media also isn’t helping.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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As host Jimmy Kimmel delivered his final monologue before taking his annual summer break he was interrupted by a delivery driver bearing a giant wooden horse and a slightly small horse.
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Ospreay got descriptive about his post-wedding activities before Swerve Strickland interrupted him.
Verb
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It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
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Zanotti blended the mesh trend, incorporating it into the ever-present mule trend.
Verb
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Social conservatism among men, but not women, was negatively correlated with intellectual giftedness.
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Scientists have also identified certain groups of bacteria that are correlated with health.
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To my surprise, Krassner and Epstein corresponded until May 2019, two months before the latter’s arrest.
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The wins corresponded with European triumphs; the loss with a European setback.
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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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