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
  • Campbell said the measure could be an important tool for recouping the $6 million the city cut in this year’s budgeting process, but not if the measure was destined to fail.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • When an excitable teenager cut in front of my dad, Frankenstein — without saying a word — gestured for the kid to be patient and wait, patted my dad on the back and posed for a picture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of cut in
Verb
  • As a bonus, these breaks in the action give fans the opportunity to go to the fridge, the bathroom, or both.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Dixon broke down in tears when asked about the 14-year break in the case and the emotional reaction from Chavez's relatives.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 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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