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as in contributing
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 interrupting
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 chipping in
Aliyah Boston added 15 points, with Natasha Howard chipping in 12 of her own.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipping in
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These are the microbes that convert sugar into alcohol or acid contributing to the final taste.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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According to the study, Igatuia Cavernicola likely plays an important role in its cave ecosystem by eating decomposing organic matter, thereby cycling nutrients and contributing to the habitat’s overall health and function.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Biotech firms are also trying to halt the process, but at a different point — by interrupting various communication pathways involved in cell death.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dickinson says, interrupting his story.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Frightened by the thought of breaking in your jeans?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Settling Manning down — as well as a host of inexperienced starters on offense that includes breaking in four guys on the O-line — would go a long way toward Texas looking like the team that came into this season with such lofty expectations.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Chipping in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipping%20in. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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