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
Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Many editors strongly chimed in on this make-it-or-break-it secret to the best cake.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Cohost Whoopi Goldberg chimed in, sharing her own reservations with eating seafood.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Though Earle left Cooper’s Unwell Network months before Johnson chimed in during her Vanity Fair lie detector test in June 2025, nothing was ever confirmed on what went down between the two women and why Earle parted ways with Cooper’s company in March 2025.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
My aunt chimed in, Colombians do not forgive, and your grandmother is the most Colombian of Colombians.
—Adriana E. Ramírez, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
At the conclusion of McGonigle’s news conference, a voice chimed in from the back of the room with one more question.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
After creator Sam Levinson chimed in on the Euphoria composer’s exit, Labrinth is setting the record straight once again.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
Musicians and public figures chimed in.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
When the pilots confirmed the woman had given birth onboard, another controller chimed in with a fitting suggestion.
—Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Cohost Whoopi Goldberg chimed in, sharing her own reservations with eating seafood.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Though Earle left Cooper’s Unwell Network months before Johnson chimed in during her Vanity Fair lie detector test in June 2025, nothing was ever confirmed on what went down between the two women and why Earle parted ways with Cooper’s company in March 2025.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
My aunt chimed in, Colombians do not forgive, and your grandmother is the most Colombian of Colombians.
—Adriana E. Ramírez, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
At the conclusion of McGonigle’s news conference, a voice chimed in from the back of the room with one more question.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
After creator Sam Levinson chimed in on the Euphoria composer’s exit, Labrinth is setting the record straight once again.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
Musicians and public figures chimed in.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
When the pilots confirmed the woman had given birth onboard, another controller chimed in with a fitting suggestion.
—Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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The restoration took five years, a passion project that was interrupted by the pandemic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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David Mackenzie’s Fuze kicks off in comically rapid-fire fashion, with brief, interrupted shots of various characters discovering … well, something.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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The tension, action, compassion and frontier spirit are blended to perfection by fiercely talented people in front of and behind the camera.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her eyes were ringed in purple shadow, her cheeks blended with orange blush, and a whacky lilac buccaneer-style hat by milliner Stephen Jones framed her face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore HAMI double-counts the effects of inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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In one way, literally — the particular trait of openness can even be correlated, Gross says, to a longer life.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McMahon corresponded with his professors.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two greats of 17th-century math, Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat, corresponded about the problem in a famous series of letters.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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