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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
Rome Odunze chipped in three catches for 62 yards and a score.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
Dressell had four catches for 72 yards, while Priesche chipped in with three grabs for 72 yards for the Panthers.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Assemblymember James Gallagher, who stepped down as that chamber’s minority leader this week, has chipped in about $7,800.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Five of the seven members present on stage chipped in on vocals, with Warren Ham taking on the song’s higher vocal parts.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Freshman Parker Duncan added 22 kills and Romani Thurman chipped in 12.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
The Olympian defense chipped in on the scoring in the second half.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
Dressell had four catches for 72 yards, while Priesche chipped in with three grabs for 72 yards for the Panthers.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Assemblymember James Gallagher, who stepped down as that chamber’s minority leader this week, has chipped in about $7,800.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Five of the seven members present on stage chipped in on vocals, with Warren Ham taking on the song’s higher vocal parts.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Freshman Parker Duncan added 22 kills and Romani Thurman chipped in 12.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
The Olympian defense chipped in on the scoring in the second half.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
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Most workers contributed 5% of their salaries to their 401(a) accounts each year, with the state kicking in 1%.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who’s had a peaceful fall day interrupted by the loud sound of a leaf blower is likely to have a little more affection for leaf rakes.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There, seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Raft companies and shuttle services ferried searchers overland to and from the trailhead, and area chefs and restaurants donated breakfast, lunch, and dinner to feed an all-volunteer civilian army.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Most of that sum, $300,000, will be donated directly to a charity of their choice, while the rest, $200,000, will be provided as a discretionary stipend.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Fed typically only delivers large rate cuts in times of economic trouble.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Travis, 35, cut in, saying that the rankings had changed.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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