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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
Danny Wolf chipped in 13 points, six rebounds and two steals in his eighth start, while Ben Saraf handed out three assists in 13 minutes but went just 1-for-6 from the field.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Vrabel said after Williams was diagnosed that his coaching staffs always take a collaborative approach and that other position coaches also chipped in to help Kuhr in his role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Jaqun Harris added nine points and seven rebounds, while Kaden McClellan and Keiwon Gulley each chipped in with eight points.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Former University of Arkansas player Boogie Fland chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals for the defending national champion Gators (16-6, 7-2 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Young Gavin chipped in, picking up a newspaper route and a job as a busboy.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Or the large employers who chipped in to help struggling small businesses.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Alex Sarr added 16 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington both chipped in 15 points and Will Riley had 13.
—Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 18 points and Bones Hyland chipped in 17.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Vrabel said after Williams was diagnosed that his coaching staffs always take a collaborative approach and that other position coaches also chipped in to help Kuhr in his role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Jaqun Harris added nine points and seven rebounds, while Kaden McClellan and Keiwon Gulley each chipped in with eight points.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Former University of Arkansas player Boogie Fland chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals for the defending national champion Gators (16-6, 7-2 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Young Gavin chipped in, picking up a newspaper route and a job as a busboy.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Or the large employers who chipped in to help struggling small businesses.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Alex Sarr added 16 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington both chipped in 15 points and Will Riley had 13.
—Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 18 points and Bones Hyland chipped in 17.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipped in
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Information for this article was contributed by Taylor Vance of The Associated Press.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The backflip has not contributed to technical scores but has drawn wide attention for its dramatic effect.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this appreciation comes from my many 20 years of cruiser time, experiencing some solitary moments, interrupted by panic and chaos.—
Chick Pritchard,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until one of his passengers interrupted.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Through the company’s Dutch Luv’ Day of Giving, $1 from every drink sold that day at its five San Diego County locations will be donated to Feeding San Diego, which provides hunger relief and food rescue services to the region.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The item captured the imagination of about 45,000 individuals who donated 380,000 pounds alongside funding provided by the National Heritage Memorial Fund and other trusts to raise the price tag, half of which goes to the detectorist and half to the landowner.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many problems contribute to these shifts—insufficient investments in infrastructure, budget cuts in state and local health departments, the growing drug resistance of bacteria.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officials said 311 wait times were also cut in half to help New Yorkers who didn't have a warm place to stay.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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