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
  • Those crews, Coles said, were one of the casualties from a swath of federal budget cuts in the 1980s.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The majority of the layoffs on the studios side were within Pixar and majority of cuts in the TV group were at National Geographic.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cut in
Verb
  • After a 10-day wait because of atrocious weather, the crew was able to film the spectacular jump during a 15-minute break in the harsh conditions.
    — Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The insoles have built-in arch support with memory foam footbeds, and they’re designed to hug your feet for a snug fit that feels broken in from day one.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of break in
Verb
  • Johnathan Lagunas also scored for the Braves (5-3-3), while Alan Contreras chipped in with an assist.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Typically, McDonald's chips in some support for franchisees who are remodeling their restaurants.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of chip in
Verb
  • Meanwhile, trade barriers put in place by the US and other nations are affecting the price of goods from many countries.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • However, Jim is sticking with CEO Ernie Herrman, who promised on TJX's post-earnings call that fixes were swiftly put in place and already starting to bear fruit in the current quarter.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of put in
Verb
  • In addition, orchard sanitation can interrupt the apple maggot’s life cycle.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, her work with Pola is interrupted by a girl who needs their help.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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