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as in to interrupt
chiefly British
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
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Recent Examples of chip in
Niemann chipped in on percussion, and – according to the credits – so did the Holy Spirit, who didn’t actually sign the Musician Union’s session card.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
Magan, the lone sophomore starter in a lineup full of senior veterans, chipped in with a pair of baskets during that span and has been finding his way.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The greenside marksman chipped in three shots within six holes Saturday: 20 feet at No. 3, 14 feet at No. 4 and 28 feet on No. 8.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
Magan, the lone sophomore starter in a lineup full of senior veterans, chipped in with a pair of baskets during that span and has been finding his way.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The greenside marksman chipped in three shots within six holes Saturday: 20 feet at No. 3, 14 feet at No. 4 and 28 feet on No. 8.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
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Further study is needed to identify the specific factors that influenced pregnant people to continue smoking or be exposed to SHS, and to understand the various factors that contribute to the risk of placental abruption associated with smoking and exposure to SHS during pregnancy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Mar. 2025
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Information for this article was contributed by Jacques Billeaud, John Seewer and Carla Johnson of The Associated Press.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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For example, a child who always interrupts or clings to a parent in social settings isn't necessarily being needy, but is rather unsure of their significance when the focus isn't on them.—
Reem Raouda, Contributor,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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The play was interrupted by a controversial offsides call to end that threat.—
Chris Hays,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump proposed substantial spending cuts in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in every single one of his budgets as president, the Washington Post reported last year.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite being cut in half, Florida’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability still watchdogs state programs.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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