chip in

1
as in to contribute
to make a donation as part of a group effort we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries

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2
as in to interrupt
chiefly British to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square

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Recent Examples of chip in Huerter chipped in another 21 points – including five from beyond the arc – as seven Bulls players scored in double figures. Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 For example, a high-end chip in a gaming computer might be swapped for a low-quality one. Marie Elizabeth Aloisi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 According to the company, Peter's gift will be automatically added to all Cava Rewards accounts on the day, and loyalty members can redeem the reward for an order of pita chips in restaurants or through digital ordering at participating locations nationwide. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 The bottom line: Don't be surprised if this becomes a negotiating chip in tariff talks between the U.S. and China. Dan Primack, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chip in
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Verb
  • His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This significantly increased the number of employees contributing to their employers’ 401(k) plans.
    Dr. Ronald Premuroso, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • It's not supposed to be interrupted by hazardous mold.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Throughout the segment, Flair interrupted and spoke over Stratton, creating tension between the two competitors heading into their title match.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • And he’s voted this year for a budget plan that could lead to big cuts in federal school funding.
    David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Lawsuits challenging Trump administration cuts in grant funding by other agencies, such as the Department Health and Human Services, have made analogous arguments.
    Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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