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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
The paint on the columns appeared to be chipped in many spots, with scaffolding present as crews worked on the project.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Rhyne Howard led the way with 24 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three, while Allisha Gray added 22, Naz Hillmon chipped in 19 and Jordin Canada finished with 12 points and a game-high 12 assists without committing a single turnover.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Marina Mabrey chipped in with 18 points, and MarÃa Conde had 12 points off the bench.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Illinois commit Joey Ireland doubled and drew an RBI walk, while Triton recruit Logan Fernandez chipped in with a base hit.
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Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Local businesses provided food and prizes, parents chipped in with decorations and the students brought their own fun activity supplies such as the Twister game, hula hoops, hacky sack balls, four square balls, a large Connect Four game, a cornhole game, Frisbees and music.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Kouassi chipped in a second goal in the 58th to give the Spirit the lead.
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ABC News,
24 May 2026
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Rhyne Howard led the way with 24 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three, while Allisha Gray added 22, Naz Hillmon chipped in 19 and Jordin Canada finished with 12 points and a game-high 12 assists without committing a single turnover.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Marina Mabrey chipped in with 18 points, and MarÃa Conde had 12 points off the bench.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Illinois commit Joey Ireland doubled and drew an RBI walk, while Triton recruit Logan Fernandez chipped in with a base hit.
—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Local businesses provided food and prizes, parents chipped in with decorations and the students brought their own fun activity supplies such as the Twister game, hula hoops, hacky sack balls, four square balls, a large Connect Four game, a cornhole game, Frisbees and music.
—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Kouassi chipped in a second goal in the 58th to give the Spirit the lead.
—
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
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Data and graphics assistant editor Sean Greene contributed to this report.
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Mauricio Torres contributed reporting.
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Avoid arguments later in the day, especially if your home routine is interrupted.
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Advertisement But Kara's party-time is interrupted by the arrival of a tough teenage girl who’s out for vengeance.
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Despite all of the hurdles, over a year after it was donated, the latest Air Force One jet is ready for the president.
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Sally Phillips, 81, donated $90,000 to the YMCA of Central Florida, which provided physical and social opportunities for her late husband Ken Titus after he was diagnosed with dementia, according to Florida Today.
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The disparity means looming Social Security benefits cuts in 2032 would more deeply impact women, who already collect less than men each year.
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The bureau projects that water levels in Mead will recover for a few months before plunging downward again in March — and staying below the level needed to avoid severe cuts in power production until at least April 2028, when Reclamation's projections end.
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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