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 The expansion will support two new semiconductor fabrication plants by supplying ultra-high-purity nitrogen, oxygen and argon, gases that are essential for manufacturing advanced chips in contamination-free environments. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Unitree has also worked with Nvidia to use its Blackwell AI chips in a robot platform. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Salting the Tomatoes for Sandwiches Tomato sandwiches are a staple lunch at grandma’s during summertime, and bored kiddos tend to love chipping in. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 The department also plans to roll out benefits cards equipped with chips in the coming months. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chip in
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  • Brionna Jones came off the bench to contribute 14 points and five rebounds, and Rhyne Howard added nine points while recording four steals — her 15th game this season with three or more steals.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Children interrupting, meals being made, the day being talked over.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
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  • The Biden Administration had targeted a 61% to 66% cut in overall emissions by 2035.
    Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Policymakers have kept the rate at that level since December after four rate cuts in 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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