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
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Other members of Bachelor Nation even chimed in to share their thoughts on the announcement.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Here's what to avoid … Speaking of a recession, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and others are chiming in.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of users have chimed in, sharing their experiences.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
But the women came prepared, chiming in to serve as witnesses and confirm each other’s stories.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Here's what to avoid … Speaking of a recession, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and others are chiming in.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of users have chimed in, sharing their experiences.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
But the women came prepared, chiming in to serve as witnesses and confirm each other’s stories.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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 31 Mar. 2025.
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