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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chime in Recently, the scene re-emerged on X (Twitter), sparking unexpectedly heated discourse, prompting Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane to chime in and explain the true intent of the scene. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 The homegrown acts chimed in on what this collaboration means for them and Puerto Rico. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 The volume shooter chimes in with some scoring and brings versatility to a lineup. Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 My favorite Bungie ex-community manager, Liana Ruppert, chimed in regarding a recent question about why Destiny 2 had not added player housing over the years, something that many other games in similar genres, including Warframe, had eventually gotten. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for chime in 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime in
Verb
  • Many will become full-time content creators, others will go back to school and finish up the childhood that was interrupted by the chance to play video games for fame and money.
    Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
  • In the case of Haiti, the security situation on the ground has previously interrupted deportations.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Released in 2017, Blade Runner 2049 blends sci-fi with neo-noir and follows one man’s pursuit of a threatening secret that could destabilize society.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
  • His approach—a practice rooted in using as much of an existing building as possible in its renovation—blends new thinking with respect for traditional craftsmanship.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Fed has been cutting rates since September 2024, starting with a 50 basis point reduction, followed by 25 basis point cuts in November and December, totaling a 1% decrease over three months.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Hiring had slowed in the summer and the unemployment rate ticked up, leading Fed officials to approve an outsized half-point cut in September.
    Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Kenner police said the complaints will be referred to the corresponding jurisdictions for further investigation.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The prediction of a mild winter has not corresponded with the weather so far.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Overall, the study found that increases in average temperature, winter temperature and living density, alongside decreases in vegetation and funding for rat control, correlates with faster urban rat expansion.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Fluoride's ability to prevent cavities was first identified in Colorado Springs, where naturally high fluoride levels correlated with fewer cavities, although there were signs of discoloration in teeth.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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