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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Recent Examples of chime in Also, a few days ago one of your readers chimed in with his top 5 Kevin Costner movies. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 Friends including Whitney Cummings, Kaitlyn Dever, Ben Platt, Olivia Wilde, Uzo Aduba, Joey King and Monica Lewinsky chimed in with glee in comments on the joint post. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Other Texas politicos chimed in. Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026 Though the back-and-forth between council, city staff and developers took up much of the hearing, over a dozen citizens chimed in. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Williams then dealt with three separate hamstring injuries that further kept him out of rhythm and interrupted his postseason.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The gig will inevitably see her crossing paths with all sorts of new people, but the real drama here is not about clothes or catwalks, as Jolie’s character’s new professional exploits are interrupted by some very human drama.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The cast chuckled before Griffin cut in with some deep NBA lore.
    Mike Prada, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • Second round of layoffs in recent years In early 2023, Maher's predecessor, the late John Lansing, ordered a 10% cut in staff.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
  • Each Weekly Voting Period will correspond to a group of three (3) finalists, with one (1) Weekly Voting Period occurring per week over five (5) consecutive weeks.
    Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • In manufacturing, the most valuable insights emerge from correlating data across multiple process steps and equipment types.
    Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The slides outlined that better use of hospice was correlated with lower mortality ratios at the Brigham.
    Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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