chime in

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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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Recent Examples of chime in Neither the governor or the state attorney general have publicly chimed in on the Coral Gables election date change, though Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro has requested an opinion from Uthmeier. Miami Herald, 14 July 2025 Walking past Buckley, West Aurora coach Nate Eimer chimed in. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 Angel Reese, Lady London, Ciara, Jaylen Brown and Jessie Reyez all chimed in. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 July 2025 The ‘business of God’ Passing the microphone around the room, residents began chiming in. Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chime in
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Verb
  • During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 July 2025
  • Iris and Isaac’s idyll is interrupted by the enemy of all great budding romances: the truth.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • From the location to the architecture, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a lifestyle that blends the charm of rural Idaho with the style and sophistication of a modern home.
    Bates Homes, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025
  • The Dewa Koh Chang The Dewa Koh Chang is a beachfront resort that seamlessly blends rustic architecture with the natural surroundings.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Milwaukee County is weighing cuts in support for some of its senior facilities and recreational spaces for people with disabilities.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
  • But when the program was cut in 1935, the funding gap offered reactionary Los Angeles politicians the opportunity to portray the migrants as a burden on already-strained resources.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 19 July 2025
  • Analyst Alan Gould’s new price target of $510, raised from $430, corresponds to about 33% upside ahead.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Press freedom correlates with less corruption in many countries.
    Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
  • What matters is starting early with practical moments: discussing grocery prices with children or opening their first savings account, which research shows correlates with college attendance.
    Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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