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 actor and producer has swapped the shaggy, caramel-toned lengths of recent months for a razor-sharp, jaw-grazing cut in a cool-toned shade of blonde.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The gap in total investment between the richest and poorest children is cut in half, from 24% to 12%.
    — David Blazar, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of cut in
Verb
  • Capitalism is broken in the way in which it is being experienced by so many working-class Americans and middle-class Americans.
    — Spencer Kimball,Garrett Downs,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • After a two-week break in September, efforts shift to preparations for the general election including another round of mail-in voting and early in-person voting at the town hall.
    — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of break in
Verb
  • Moynihan’s Rusty is everywhere, chipping in enough quips, reaction shots, and physical comedy to convey his supportive yet integral presence in each character’s life.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Last week, Intel said crews have installed the first structural truss at its huge Ohio fab that was originally expected to deliver chips in 2025.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of chip in
Verb
  • Sacramento Regional Transit District said a bus bridge has been put in place between the Historic Folsom and Sunrise stations, and that Gold Line passengers should expect delays as crews work to restore service.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • To better convey our past, present, and future financial condition, fiscal numbers need to be put in context.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of put in
Verb
  • Rescue efforts were interrupted Tuesday by menacing Russian drones, forcing soldiers to halt recovery operations and open fire to try to bring them down.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The watch lasts up to 40 hours, ensuring your tracking won't be interrupted.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of interrupt
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“Horn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horn%20in. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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