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as in interrupts
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 blends
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 chimes in
Prue doesn’t say anything, but Alison chimes in with her own critique, which is that Iain smashed it.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, at the time of the interview, the communications team attends the meeting and sometimes even chimes in with answers or comments.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
The Still Johnson design duo also chimes in on avoiding coordinating sets of furniture in a dining room.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, at the time of the interview, the communications team attends the meeting and sometimes even chimes in with answers or comments.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
The Still Johnson design duo also chimes in on avoiding coordinating sets of furniture in a dining room.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimes in
Verb
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Laura, who has convinced Carrie to help her, interrupts a gala presentation being made in Anne's honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Zhou says the film blends 2D and 3D animation techniques in a way she’s trademarked as a distinct narrative approach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Emily’s original work blends absurd comedy, colorful world-building, and cultural critique, often centering outsiders who are trying—and failing—in deeply funny ways, to understand themselves and each other.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Citi’s $48 price target corresponds to an upside of more than 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The ZIP code on the filing corresponds to the New York borough.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Scientists across the globe have estimated that each degree of global warming correlates to a 4% increase in the intensity of extreme rainfall.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Chimes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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