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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Additional allies mean additional voices to chime in positively on your behalf when promotion decisions are made.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, their former castmembers, celebrity fans and Bravo boss/host Andy Cohen chimed in.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Following Monday’s announcement about Schwartz and Sandy’s closing up shop, some of the fellow Vanderpump Rules cast chimed in with their own comments on Schwartz’s Instagram announcement, including his ex-wife Katie Maloney.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
Other European leaders and U.S. allies chimed in with support for the decision.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, their former castmembers, celebrity fans and Bravo boss/host Andy Cohen chimed in.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Following Monday’s announcement about Schwartz and Sandy’s closing up shop, some of the fellow Vanderpump Rules cast chimed in with their own comments on Schwartz’s Instagram announcement, including his ex-wife Katie Maloney.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
Other European leaders and U.S. allies chimed in with support for the decision.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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