chime in
verb
chimed in; chiming in; chimes in
1
: to combine harmoniously
the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text—
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: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion
: to remark while chiming in
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Examples of chime in in a Sentence
“I don't like that show at all,” my friend chimed in
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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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Doctors and hospitals are only too happy to chime in.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Van Demark overheard the conversation with Anderson and wanted to chime in.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Most dishes can be paired with several different wines with equally-amazing results, Wilcher chimes in.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for chime in
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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