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 In addition, Sharks point guard Dallas Graziani also played all 40 minutes, chipping in with 12 points, three assists and three steals. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Brandon Ingram had 18 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in with 13, but the Raptors have now lost three straight. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Jad Shehadeh chipped in one goal while Hyounju Kim had one assist. Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026 Senior shortstop Joey Ireland also chipped in with three hits and scored a run. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chip in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
Verb
  • Gambrell contributed from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
    David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Miami Herald staff writer Devoun Cetoute contributed to this report.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Football leagues worldwise were interrupted because of World War I, but the game was still played by citizens, troops and even prisoners of war.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • How long will Trump's speech interrupt the 'Survivor 50' episode tonight?
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • There's no numbered ticketing system, so keep track of your place in line or a regular will cut in front of you.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • As director Bill Benz noted in our profile of Chris Fleming, Live at the Palace feels like a wildlife documentary, where the cameras move, zoom, and cut in hopes of capturing this majestic creature in its element.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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