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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
Jaylen Brown had an excellent game, scoring 41 points to go with six rebounds and four assists, while Derrick White chipped in with 15 points, four steals, and three blocks in the loss.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 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
City, county and university officials each chipped in $50,000 for installation, maintenance and the materials needed for the sign.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 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
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 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
City, county and university officials each chipped in $50,000 for installation, maintenance and the materials needed for the sign.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
Verb
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Several countries contributed extra fighter jets to the eastern flank, close to Russia, after the incursions.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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For decades now, the case has sparked debate over how her tragic upbringing may or may not have contributed to her crimes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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And this was interrupted by gunfire.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those plans are interrupted, though, when his daughter (Selena Gomez) falls in love with a human (Andy Samberg).—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The interviewer then noted that Kirson later apologized and donated her profits from the festival to an unspecified human rights organization, and that the festival required comedians not to criticize the Saudi government.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, Gates has focused on the goals of his Gates Foundation, which has donated billions of dollars to fund health care, education and development initiatives worldwide.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even though this would be the second rate cut in a row, many of those consumer rates are likely to stay higher, for now.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Who is affected by SNAP cuts in NC?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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