chip in

Definition of chip innext
1
as in to contribute
to make a donation as part of a group effort we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries

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2
as in to interrupt
chiefly British to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square

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Recent Examples of chip in Apple is no exception, ramping up its in-house silicon program in recent years to make nearly all the core chips in iPhones, Macs and more. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 8 May 2026 The Dolphins, after hearing about Brewer’s donation, chipped in an additional $10,000 to the Brewer Foundation. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 Mason Thompson chipped in with nine kills. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 While many were skeptical about the performance of an iPhone chip in a laptop, the product received positive reviews from customers and critics, and Apple is now seeing more demand than initially expected. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chip in
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  • Times staff writers Terry Castleman and Lee Rogers contributed to this story.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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  • This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.
    Stefan Ionescu May 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
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  • If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 May 2026
  • And food stamp cuts in Arizona offer a warning to the nation.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 11 May 2026

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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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