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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Musk is not the only one chiming in on this victory for Tesla, as X users have also voiced their thoughts, with some cheering on the company as the stock price reaches all-time highs.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Posen chimes in on design, retail, and advertising across the company’s stable of brands: Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Millions of families tune in to the nationwide broadcast, chiming in for its famous countdown to midnight.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The TikTok clip capturing Via’s reaction has garnered millions of views, with many parents chiming in about their own experiences sneaking pop culture references into baby names.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Posen chimes in on design, retail, and advertising across the company’s stable of brands: Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Millions of families tune in to the nationwide broadcast, chiming in for its famous countdown to midnight.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The TikTok clip capturing Via’s reaction has garnered millions of views, with many parents chiming in about their own experiences sneaking pop culture references into baby names.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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