1
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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2
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 Synonyms for chipped in
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Still contributed six points in five games despite difficult assignments.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin, Garrett Tenney and Ashley Papa contributed to this report.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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But it was interrupted by at least one protester.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The conversation is interrupted by the group coming across some blood in the snow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025
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If donated, it will be restored, and researchers will seek clues, such as maker’s marks, to identify the originating blacksmith’s workshop.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to The Washington Post, which cites a person familiar with the matter, Musk also donated to GOP members of Congress this week who have either introduced articles of impeachment against federal judges or backed such efforts.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lawsuits challenging Trump administration cuts in grant funding by other agencies, such as the Department Health and Human Services, have made analogous arguments.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
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And he’s voted this year for a budget plan that could lead to big cuts in federal school funding.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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