chimed in

past tense of chime in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chimed in Another mom, Jenny, chimed in that the whole thing was getting a little ridiculous. Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026 Other state leaders chimed in with their own tributes and condolences. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Rachel Zegler, Yvette Nicole Brown, Reese Witherspoon, Gabrielle Union, Kelly McCreary, Eva Mendes, Audra McDonald, Julianne Moore and Hoda Kotb were among Davis’ celebrity friends who chimed in with well wishes on her Instagram post. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 As the images circulated online, other supporters chimed in with positive experiences from their first visit to the new venue. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026 A lot of critics have been paying attention to the launch, and nearly sixty have chimed in. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Other blue checks chimed in on Four Winds’ new IG post (the original was deleted by Instagram, the store’s social media handler told the New York Times). Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Candace Owens, who often forgets that misogyny applies to her, too, chimed in on their behalf. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Others in that chat chimed in, tagging Miller in subsequent messages. Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
  • The Dolphins interrupted those plans and now will get a look at a quarterback prospect with a strong arm, decent size (6-2), toughness and instinctiveness as a runner.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, data centers may have to wait years for full service or accept provisional connections under which their electricity can be interrupted when the grid is strained.
    Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The couple brought their friends and family from the United States and India to the Italian island in May 2026 for a multi-day celebration that blended the couple’s heritage with Sicily’s distinct identity.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This multi-use, skin-first serum foundation can be used as either a full-coverage foundation, or lighter-touch skin tint when blended with your go-to moisturizer.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Both cohorts showed evidence of a dose-dependent association, in which higher blood xylitol concentrations corresponded to higher rates of cardiovascular events.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Samoan prime minister’s office and the former prime minister who corresponded with Kennedy did not respond to requests for comment.
    Ali Swenson, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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