chip in

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 Club name Apple has in recent years moved away from using Intel chips in its computers in favor of in-house processors. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025 The fab, industry shorthand for semiconductor fabrication plant, is expected to begin producing chips in the second half of 2027. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025 Rome Odunze chipped in three catches for 62 yards and a score. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025 Dressell had four catches for 72 yards, while Priesche chipped in with three grabs for 72 yards for the Panthers. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chip in
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  • Loss of blood can also contribute to anemia (such as during menstruation or during a surgery), says Cording.
    Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Iran’s rejection of these terms contributed to a diplomatic deadlock that preceded the 12-day war with Israel and strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • Later today, your home routine will be interrupted.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris' ongoing book tour hit a tense temporary hurdle Thursday night after the politician stood up to challenge pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted her presentation.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • The Fed typically only delivers large rate cuts in times of economic trouble.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
  • But Travis, 35, cut in, saying that the rankings had changed.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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