1
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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2
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
Verb
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The company is reportedly contributing more than $10 million to the ballroom.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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An early appearance from the Editor means premature evaluation — a mind interrupting itself just as the creative thoughts were getting fun.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sorry for interrupting you there.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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