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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
Gaxiola added an 86-yard pick six and Hellum chipped in a 79-yard kickoff return for a score.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
The fun is getting everyone to chip in and seeing what kind of flavors everyone brings to the table.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
City, county and university officials each chipped in $50,000 for installation, maintenance and the materials needed for the sign.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Sep. 2025
The Saratoga City Council member is an electrical engineer and computer scientist with an extensive background designing and marketing chips in the semiconductor industry.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
The fun is getting everyone to chip in and seeing what kind of flavors everyone brings to the table.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
City, county and university officials each chipped in $50,000 for installation, maintenance and the materials needed for the sign.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Sep. 2025
The Saratoga City Council member is an electrical engineer and computer scientist with an extensive background designing and marketing chips in the semiconductor industry.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
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Much of that growth has come from Abercrombie’s teen fashion brand, Hollister, although a recent announcement of a deal to become an official brand partner of the NFL likely will help contribute to overall growth at least through football season.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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When Kayla finally asks Kate to either collect her things or contribute a small amount toward rent, the situation escalates.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Medicare will not be interrupted by the shutdown because it’s classified as a mandatory government service.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Will mail, flights get interrupted?—
David Ulloa Jr,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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But government growth is expected to stall, as budget problems could lead to cuts in the workforce.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The extension of the expiring Obamacare tax credits have been a focus for Democrats, along with rolling back Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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