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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
On Indiana's side, Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, Myles Turner scored 19, and Pascal Siakam chipped in 17.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Marchand, of course, leads the way, providing all sorts of energy and chipping in from his third line spot, which has looked positively freeing for the former Boston captain.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Blue O’Neill had 23 assists and Krystian Paluch chipped in with 18 digs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
As if Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge wasn’t already enough, Williams added 34 points and Holmgren chipped in with 21 points.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Marchand, of course, leads the way, providing all sorts of energy and chipping in from his third line spot, which has looked positively freeing for the former Boston captain.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Blue O’Neill had 23 assists and Krystian Paluch chipped in with 18 digs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
As if Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge wasn’t already enough, Williams added 34 points and Holmgren chipped in with 21 points.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
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Sarah Stier/Getty Images Flagg is a generational talent who is expected to contribute for the Mavericks starting day one.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights also contributed to that site, with student council members selling cookies and raising $1,000 to buy toys.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Explore Ed Sheeran See latest videos, charts and news Varnes began his audition with an original song on acoustic guitar, but was quickly interrupted by judge Simon Cowell.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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The internet couldn't stop laughing at a woman's attempt to clear her mind during a refreshing walk outside, being interrupted by her dog.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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For context, the national average of price cuts in terms of on-market supply is 34 percent, up 17 percent year-over-year.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The world premiere of the cinematic cut in Karlovy Vary is scheduled for July 9.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chip%20in. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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