chip in
verb
chipped in; chipping in; chips in
1
transitive + intransitive
: contribute
chip in five dollars
everyone chipped in for the gift
2
Examples of chip in in a Sentence
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries
forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
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Towns chipped in 21 points and nine rebounds, ending his streak of 18 consecutive double-doubles.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Microwave chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until chocolate is fully melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Kyrie Irving chipped in with 21 points and eight assists.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Microwave chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until chocolate is fully melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Kyrie Irving chipped in with 21 points and eight assists.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chip%20in. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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