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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 Synonyms for chimes in
Verb
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Williams gleefully interrupts Faith's stream of consciousness with a profound interjection.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024 -
According to Cleveland Clinic, dyscalculia interrupts the areas in the brain that process skills related to numerical comprehension, similar to how dyslexia complicates the brain’s ability to read.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Dec. 2024
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Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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This innovative journey blends Earth's uncharted territories with the inspiring narrative of human curiosity and exploration.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Space.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Chimes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes%20in. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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