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 Other Redditors chimed in on the spelling mistake, sharing their thoughts on the unusual gaffe. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Then, far-right provocateur Laura Loomer chimed in, criticizing President-elect Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2024 Multiple other fans chimed in, hyped up at the idea of 50 and Em joining forces for a project. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024 The Bafang 500-Watt motor chimed in for the climb, making things far easier on my. William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chime in 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Foreign observers panned Maduro’s official numbers, which were presented in a haphazard fashion after regular polling reports were interrupted by officials after the election.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The arraignment was interrupted by bursts of comments, often crude, from Vinson, rendering most of the hearing inaudible.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Mix And Match As a part of personalized design and the trend of blending colors and finishes, 67% of respondents agree that mix-and-match backsplashes add a unique touch to the kitchen.
    Terri Williams, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • By the end of the six-episode season, this narrative has lapsed into mawkishness, despite strong performances from Gilpin (who’s made a career on blending grit with vulnerability) and Kitsch, a perennially underrated actor who broke out in Berg’s Friday Night Lights.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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  • The pieces vary in size and shape; a few have small holes cut in them.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The resulting surge in the 10-year T-Note yield further decreased the market’s odds for a rate cut in March from 41% to 25% based on the data from the CME FedWatch.
    Tom Aspray, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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  • Goldman’s $96 price target corresponds to a roughly 45% upside for shares of Uber.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • 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, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • The consequences of these issues are far-reaching: • Health Disparities: Healthcare deserts often correlate with higher rates of chronic diseases, preventable hospitalizations and overall poorer health outcomes.
    Jesse Corn, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Why higher for longer is the 2025 ‘mantra’ Returns on cash holdings are generally correlated with the Fed’s benchmark interest rate.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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