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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
The two firms plan to ship the first chips in that lineup starting next year, a person familiar with the matter said, asking to remain anonymous discussing a private deal.
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite the hurdles, Panno said, local businesses chipped in to help replace equipment, and TosaFest is all set to kick off Friday evening — right in time for the first wave of cool, mid-50s fall weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
After one of the members of their pool died from cancer six years ago, the group has chipped in money to continue paying for her share.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Computer systems in data centers should recognize differences among chips in performance, heat tolerance and energy use, and adjust accordingly.
—Divya Mahajan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite the hurdles, Panno said, local businesses chipped in to help replace equipment, and TosaFest is all set to kick off Friday evening — right in time for the first wave of cool, mid-50s fall weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
After one of the members of their pool died from cancer six years ago, the group has chipped in money to continue paying for her share.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Computer systems in data centers should recognize differences among chips in performance, heat tolerance and energy use, and adjust accordingly.
—Divya Mahajan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
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In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Everyone’s voice matters, and everyone is expected to contribute—not just creatively, but in building and sustaining the project as a whole.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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But Cherry interrupts their twosome and a brawl ensues.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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It's not supposed to be interrupted by hazardous mold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Bengals also worked out former Cleveland Browns signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason but was among the team's cuts in August.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates three times — a half-point cut last September, a quarter point cut in November, and a quarter-point cut in December.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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