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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
The Daily Racing Form, which first reported the news, said Fulleffort has a chip in his left hind ankle.
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Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Apple upgraded the device with an M5 chip in October, while also introducing new headbands for better weight distribution.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Sika Kone chipped in 11 points and six rebounds, and Allisha Gray added five points.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Wolff has chipped in at least $600,000 to aid his effort.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Apple upgraded the device with an M5 chip in October, while also introducing new headbands for better weight distribution.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Sika Kone chipped in 11 points and six rebounds, and Allisha Gray added five points.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Wolff has chipped in at least $600,000 to aid his effort.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
Verb
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Times staff writers Terry Castleman and Lee Rogers contributed to this story.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Retirement advocates see any cap or cut in Social Security benefits as a slippery slope.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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To temper those cuts in California, other groups proposed a new tax on billionaires that appears poised to qualify for the November ballot.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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