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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
Hubbard chipped in six rushing yards on three carries before heading into the tunnel.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Julius Randle chipped in with 24 points, and Naz Reid scored 18 off the bench in the loss.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Then Tuch chipped in the clutch insurance goal late.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Multiple levels of government similarly chipped in to support the renovations, and millions of dollars from the county will cover behavioral health services, which can treat both mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gallagher scored two touchdowns while Akhai Marshall chipped in a receiving touchdown and an interception in the win.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Buckhalter finished with a game-high 66 rushing yards on 21 carries and chipped in with four receptions for 28 yards.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Julius Randle chipped in with 24 points, and Naz Reid scored 18 off the bench in the loss.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Then Tuch chipped in the clutch insurance goal late.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Multiple levels of government similarly chipped in to support the renovations, and millions of dollars from the county will cover behavioral health services, which can treat both mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gallagher scored two touchdowns while Akhai Marshall chipped in a receiving touchdown and an interception in the win.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Buckhalter finished with a game-high 66 rushing yards on 21 carries and chipped in with four receptions for 28 yards.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
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Pakko acknowledged the challenges row-crop farmers are facing and how that contributed to his predictions for the overall Arkansas economy.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fox News' Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of his brother Jem (Sean Bean), who is looking for a connection with his son Brian (Samuel Bottomley), and seeking Ray’s help.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The program serves just shy of 42 million Americans—although benefits are going to be interrupted in November due to a lack of appropriations stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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His wife, Jo Carole Lauder, also donated $500,000 to Fix the City, while his nephew William Lauder has given $1 million—half during the primary, and half during the general election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bloomberg, an 83-year-old billionaire businessman, has also donated millions to super PACs that backed Cuomo and opposed Zohran Mamdani in Cuomo's unsuccessful primary bid and in the general election.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid on Friday said concern about future inflation led to his vote against this week’s quarter-point cut in the benchmark fed fund rate.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the background, some analysts are now resigned to the notion that Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on Wednesday were gloomier than expected and that there may not be another interest rate cut in December.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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