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as in interrupts
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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as in blends
to form a pleasing relationship
unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage
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Recent Examples of chimes in
Magaletti ventures a tentative introduction of brushes on snares; following the muted peal of distant thunder, upsammy chimes in with a plangent synthesizer sequence reminiscent of Arovane and other IDM producers from around the turn of the millennium.
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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Dewey, once the littlest brother (played then by Erik Per Sullivan, who declined to participate in the revival, now by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark), is an internationally successful musician who chimes in by video.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Or, the woman chimes in, there is plant death all over, okay, ice.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
An expert chimes in Ralph Harvey, a geological sciences professor at Case Western Reserve University, told the Akron Beacon Journal,part of the USA TODAY Network, that such phenomena occur several times a day but are rarely viewed in populated areas.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Knight chimes in with a suggestion.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Nahmias chimes in from the other corner of the screen.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
Lisa even chimes in to acknowledge her Broadway bona fides, but things take a turn when Heather casually says Britani has accomplished more than a lot of them.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Then, at the time of the interview, the communications team attends the meeting and sometimes even chimes in with answers or comments.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Dewey, once the littlest brother (played then by Erik Per Sullivan, who declined to participate in the revival, now by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark), is an internationally successful musician who chimes in by video.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Or, the woman chimes in, there is plant death all over, okay, ice.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
An expert chimes in Ralph Harvey, a geological sciences professor at Case Western Reserve University, told the Akron Beacon Journal,part of the USA TODAY Network, that such phenomena occur several times a day but are rarely viewed in populated areas.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Knight chimes in with a suggestion.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Nahmias chimes in from the other corner of the screen.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
Lisa even chimes in to acknowledge her Broadway bona fides, but things take a turn when Heather casually says Britani has accomplished more than a lot of them.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Then, at the time of the interview, the communications team attends the meeting and sometimes even chimes in with answers or comments.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimes in
Verb
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Lane’s Willy is both a paternal tyrant and a wounded bear, growling if anyone interrupts him yet unable to conceal his soft underbelly.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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