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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
Many on social media alleged the shoe was a copy of Vans’, and the California skate brand itself chimed in subliminally on social media.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
David Hoffmann, the family patriarch, chimed in when it was asked if the ECHL affiliate would change.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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
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
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
David Hoffmann, the family patriarch, chimed in when it was asked if the ECHL affiliate would change.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Another concerned resident chimed in.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.
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The match was briefly interrupted in the 32nd minute when at least three pitch invaders made their way onto the field, forcing officials to stop play while security responded.
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Finally, all of the whiskey was blended together and bottled at 92 proof with no chill filtration.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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Being proactive and demonstrating social intelligence are directly correlated with career success and employability.
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Research shows that public preschool attendance is correlated to higher performance in third-grade reading and math.
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To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
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In Conversation with Peter Mishler For this installment in a long-running series of interviews with contemporary poets, contributing editor Peter Mishler corresponded with poet Ye Hui.
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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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