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chime in

Definition of chime innext
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as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion "I don't like that show at all," my friend chimed in

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chime in Lisa even chimes in to acknowledge her Broadway bona fides, but things take a turn when Heather casually says Britani has accomplished more than a lot of them. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025 Jason then chimed in with why a bread slicer would be a great gift for someone who loves to bake. Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025 The host chimed in with her experience of being asked similarly personal questions before a mammogram. Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025 Rogan chimed in and understood the concerns for public safety but noted that Christianity is a big believer in redemption, and Jelly Roll is a Christian. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Minnesota's relatively mild run of weather will be briefly interrupted by some snow showers, gusty winds and frigid wind chills over the weekend.
    Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The hotel sits on a quiet corner, so your beauty sleep will not be interrupted.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some sliver of the original concept survived through production, only to be cut in post-production.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Diggs recorded two of his three catches on first down, including his 34-yarder on a deep in-cut in the second half.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The two began corresponding and soon Osubor was working on Rockwell’s latest film, The Projectionist (starring Chicago Hope’s Vondie Curtis-Hall and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino).
    Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The precocious young Goff corresponded with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright early in his career.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.
    Anthea Levi, Health, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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