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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
Experts long have viewed Iran as using its nuclear program as a chip in negotiations with the West to get sanctions relief.
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Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Obi Toppin chipped in 18 points and six rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench, which was only two fewer points than the entire Knicks bench scored.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
After facing shortages of Nvidia chips in the wake of the ChatGPT explosion, AI companies want options.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
That might explain why he’s chipped in a fair bit in the playoffs, with 18 goals in 65 games.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Obi Toppin chipped in 18 points and six rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench, which was only two fewer points than the entire Knicks bench scored.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
After facing shortages of Nvidia chips in the wake of the ChatGPT explosion, AI companies want options.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
That might explain why he’s chipped in a fair bit in the playoffs, with 18 goals in 65 games.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
Verb
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The Bengals would contribute $120 million towards renovations, with the county's share capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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In addition to the geography, multiple weather factors contributed to Friday's heavy rainfall, meteorologists say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In a 1996 interview with Select Magazine, a section about their favourite records is interrupted by the sudden mention of Robin Friday, the heavy-drinking, rebellious centre-forward of the 1970s.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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While delivering a Sunday sermon praising Trump’s decision, Jeffress sermon was interrupted by applause and a standing ovation from his congregation.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Goldman is penciling in three 25 basis point cuts in September, October and December, along with two more quarter-point reductions in 2026.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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What’s missing is the huge cut in the 6% state sales tax rate that House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, proposed at the start of session.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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