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as in contributed
to make a donation as part of a group effort
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries
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as in interrupted
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 chipped in
Teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham chipped in with 17 points apiece.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Rhyne Howard chipped in 14 points and went a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line, showing toughness throughout the night.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Andreas Brinck had 13 kills and William D’Arcy chipped in 12 kills.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Ryan Beaumont chipped in with six kills and four blocks, while Hunter Fash contributed five kills and four blocks.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Priyansh Arya chipped in with 43 off 17 balls, including five sixes.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
During the crew-less 2022 Artemis I test mission, the heat shield unexpectedly chipped in more than 100 spots.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Wolff has chipped in at least $600,000 to aid his effort.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Rhyne Howard chipped in 14 points and went a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line, showing toughness throughout the night.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Andreas Brinck had 13 kills and William D’Arcy chipped in 12 kills.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Ryan Beaumont chipped in with six kills and four blocks, while Hunter Fash contributed five kills and four blocks.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Priyansh Arya chipped in with 43 off 17 balls, including five sixes.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
During the crew-less 2022 Artemis I test mission, the heat shield unexpectedly chipped in more than 100 spots.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Wolff has chipped in at least $600,000 to aid his effort.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
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That’s why the Tribune is taking a look back at what the Chicago area and the state of Illinois have uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world — from scientific inventions and pioneering businesses to food, culture, sports and transportation modernizations.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Teresa Mull of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Colbert went on to quip about the hantavirus and a sinkhole shutting down a runway at LaGuardia Airport before he was interrupted by Bryan Cranston, who offered from his seat in the audience to be the show’s final guest.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Then Paul Rudd interrupted the monologue, and Tim Meadows interrupted Rudd’s interruption.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The whistleblower alleged that funds donated to the museum for its Q+ initiative, to acquire works by LGBTQ+ artists, were also used for operating funds.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The cast chuckled before Griffin cut in with some deep NBA lore.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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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
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“Chipped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipped%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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