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
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Cynthia, the eternal mediator, chimes in with her signature wisdom, nodding to her own turbulent friendships with Nene and Kenya.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Many viewers, and fellow pet adopters, chimed in with support and relatable stories.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Here, real estate experts and home decor specialists chime in with their favorite curb appeal trends for 2025.
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—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
What Parents Had to Say One parent chimed in to remind commenters that sometimes kids insist on kissing on the lips, despite parents’ minor objections.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Many viewers, and fellow pet adopters, chimed in with support and relatable stories.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Here, real estate experts and home decor specialists chime in with their favorite curb appeal trends for 2025.
1.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
What Parents Had to Say One parent chimed in to remind commenters that sometimes kids insist on kissing on the lips, despite parents’ minor objections.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chime in
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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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