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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
Musicians and public figures chimed in.
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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
On Monday afternoon, Wireless Festival promoter Festival Republic’s managing director, Melvin Benn, chimed in with a statement in support of West.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
On April 2, the Duchess of Sussex chimed in with a comment below an Instagram video shared by Not Skinny But Not Fat.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
On Monday, no less an authority than Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell chimed in with similar comments.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Ripa asked Michael Gelman, a longtime Live producer, who chimed in with a loving memory of his own.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Long‑term couples also chimed in.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
As Andy Cohen picks feud with Sarah Michelle Gellar over her criticism of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, one of the show’s stars has chimed in.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
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
On Monday afternoon, Wireless Festival promoter Festival Republic’s managing director, Melvin Benn, chimed in with a statement in support of West.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
On April 2, the Duchess of Sussex chimed in with a comment below an Instagram video shared by Not Skinny But Not Fat.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
On Monday, no less an authority than Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell chimed in with similar comments.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Ripa asked Michael Gelman, a longtime Live producer, who chimed in with a loving memory of his own.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Long‑term couples also chimed in.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
As Andy Cohen picks feud with Sarah Michelle Gellar over her criticism of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, one of the show’s stars has chimed in.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
Verb
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The annual rains have been failing over the past several years, interrupted in 2023 by devastating flooding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pete Hegseth rebukes 'rude' reporter who interrupted Pentagon briefing on Iran.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The crinkle of protein bars being unwrapped blended with the jostle of conversation.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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There was a delicate and delicious scallop presentation that blended crunchy and soft along with savory and sweet.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The impasse in Washington is not directly correlated to the quality of work that TSA agents perform.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether Epstein ever corresponded with the prince about Yemen is not known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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This rise corresponded with a nearly equal uptick in hospitalizations linked to kratom alone, from 43 admissions in 2015 to 538 in 2025.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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