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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
Garrett Murphy chipped in with a goal for the Knights (1-1), while Dylan Lenarz and Crew Maloni each provided an assist.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Instead of a bridge, Tursi chipped in a guitar segment that would become a new theme for the back half of the song.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Emile Smith Rowe chipped in six goals, three assists and 73 shot-creating actions in around 2,000 minutes, showing flashes that Silva will expect to grow in his second season following a move from Arsenal.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
There are also reports that Nvidia has a new China-specific chip in the works.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Instead of a bridge, Tursi chipped in a guitar segment that would become a new theme for the back half of the song.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Emile Smith Rowe chipped in six goals, three assists and 73 shot-creating actions in around 2,000 minutes, showing flashes that Silva will expect to grow in his second season following a move from Arsenal.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
There are also reports that Nvidia has a new China-specific chip in the works.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
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Days after contributing two assists when playing as the No 10 in a 4-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton’s second league fixture of 2023-24, Enciso suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee in training.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The federal government will deposit $1,000 into each account, with parents and others allowed to contribute up to $5,000 a year until the child reaches 18 years old.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Recently published studies about people affected by the Maui and Los Angeles fires showed that beyond affecting heart and lung function and interrupting access to medical care, these climate disasters have led to higher rates of depression and even suicide.—
Lahari Vuppaladhadiam,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Over the summer, Vance helped shepherd the tax cut and spending law to passage, again casting the deciding vote on legislation that had lost GOP support over Medicaid cuts in his capacity as president of the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Summary Market interest rates have not responded to the past three interest rate cuts in the way policy makers at the Federal Reserve intended.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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