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as in contributed
to make a donation as part of a group effort
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries
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as in interrupted
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 chipped in
Junior guard Asa Harris chipped in with seven points and four steals for the Lions, who recorded a staggering 16 steals in forcing 18 turnovers.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Longtime Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler chipped in an assist and drew a plaudit from Montgomery.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Henderson had 11, Ernest Udeh had eight rebounds and Noam Dovrat chipped in nine points.
—Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Omaha Biliew and Mekhi Mason each chipped in with 10 points.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Gal Raviv led Miami in scoring with 11 points, while Ahnay Adams chipped in 10 points and added two steals.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Zach Rama led the Bruins (14-0) with 20 kills, while Sean Kelly added a career-high 19 kills and David Decker chipped in 12.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Senior power forward Romeo Aquino totaled six points, three rebounds and two steals, and junior shooting guard Travon Cooper II chipped in three points.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Walker led Francis Parker with 19 points while Columbus Palmer chipped in with 15, 13 in the second half.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Longtime Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler chipped in an assist and drew a plaudit from Montgomery.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Henderson had 11, Ernest Udeh had eight rebounds and Noam Dovrat chipped in nine points.
—Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Omaha Biliew and Mekhi Mason each chipped in with 10 points.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Gal Raviv led Miami in scoring with 11 points, while Ahnay Adams chipped in 10 points and added two steals.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Zach Rama led the Bruins (14-0) with 20 kills, while Sean Kelly added a career-high 19 kills and David Decker chipped in 12.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Senior power forward Romeo Aquino totaled six points, three rebounds and two steals, and junior shooting guard Travon Cooper II chipped in three points.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Walker led Francis Parker with 19 points while Columbus Palmer chipped in with 15, 13 in the second half.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
Verb
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Garrett Gandolfo threw five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and Clay Riggs contributed three RBIs for San Juan Hills.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Near the deadly crash scene on I-25 south of Pueblo, blowing dirt contributed to low visibility.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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At this point, the judge interrupted and suggested that Sharp meet with her attorney before testifying further.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But mother’s milk and donated breast milk are not always available.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, for instance, the company donated $100 million to Ducks Unlimited to protect wildfowl breeding habitats in the North American prairies.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, output cuts in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates highlight the growing supply strain after the closure of Hormuz.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The district’s last remaining middle school bus routes were cut in 2020 due to declining ridership.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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