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
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.
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Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Patrick Mahomes, who sat beside Travis at the presser, comedically chimed in before his teammate had a second to respond.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 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
Izzy’s mother, Tonya, also chimed in through a TikTok video of her own, addressing ongoing speculation about her daughter’s recruitment journey.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 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
Other Democrats in the crowded constellation of possible White House contenders have chimed in but gained limited traction.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Patrick Mahomes, who sat beside Travis at the presser, comedically chimed in before his teammate had a second to respond.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 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
Izzy’s mother, Tonya, also chimed in through a TikTok video of her own, addressing ongoing speculation about her daughter’s recruitment journey.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 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
Other Democrats in the crowded constellation of possible White House contenders have chimed in but gained limited traction.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
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Shortly after midnight, the burners remember, their serenity was interrupted by a group of law enforcement officers who entered the camp to ask questions.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, their usual matchday walk was interrupted by fans, forcing England to return to their Zurich base at the Dolder Grand hotel.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The reality is that immediacy must be blended with a longer-term vision.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the case of the caregiving business case, allyship skills are highly correlated with caregiving skills.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Surprisingly, that surge has corresponded with the team deciding to part ways with franchise slugger Rafael Devers, and several players have stepped up to fill his shoes.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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