horn in

verb

Definition of horn innext
as in to cut in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horn in
  1. cut in
  2. break in
  3. chip in
  4. put in
  5. interrupt
Verb
  • The two programs most likely to keep someone fed and covered for psychiatric care were cut in the same bill, to the same population, at the same time.
    — Cole Hanson, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • Apparently, Lonnie hasn’t made a cut in seven years, a remarkable level of futility especially given that the show can’t even commit to suggesting that Lonnie’s game is spectacularly bad.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of cut in
Verb
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Vanderpump Rules picked up filming off-season when Scandoval broke in 2023.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of break in
Verb
  • Pedri chipped in behind for fellow substitute Nico Williams, who couldn’t get enough contact on the ball.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Microsoft also deploys its own Maia chips in its data centers.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of chip in
Verb
  • That’s despite a lot of effort companies such as Airbnb put in into enticing new hosts.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • For everyone’s peace of mind, robust security measures must be put in place to ensure that only genuine factory software can be installed and that hackers are locked out.
    — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of put in
Verb
  • Children interrupting, meals being made, the day being talked over.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of interrupt
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