chimes in

Definition of chimes innext
present tense third-person singular of chime in
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chimes in Nahmias chimes in from the other corner of the screen. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026 Lisa even chimes in to acknowledge her Broadway bona fides, but things take a turn when Heather casually says Britani has accomplished more than a lot of them. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 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
  • Deflecting care interrupts this learning process.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Any activity that interrupts the instructional day or involves leaving campus without permission is not school-sponsored and will result in discipline under district policy, the statement said.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The scent blends matcha with fig and bitter orange, grounded by sesame, cedarwood, and vetiver.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • For his standup act, Bellamy blends conversational storytelling with observational humor, often drawing on his background in music and pop culture.
    Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This region is associated with the base of the M87* jet and corresponds with the southern arm of another jet seen in radio waves.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.
    Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Chimes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes%20in. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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