chime in
Britishverb
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to join in or interrupt (a conversation), esp repeatedly and unwelcomely
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to voice agreement
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Join in harmoniously or in unison, either literally (with music) or figuratively (joining a conversation to express agreement). For example, In this passage I want the altos to chime in with the tenors , or When Mary agreed, her sister chimed in that she'd join her . The literal usage was first recorded in 1681, the figurative in 1838.
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chime in with . Be in agreement or compatible with, as in His views chime in with the paper's editorial stance . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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Jackson is just the latest star to chime in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
The answer traces back to a quirk in when the league office is or isn’t allowed to chime in to assist the officials on the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
“It makes sense to chime in and provide the facts and clarifications.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
The International Monetary Fund was the latest to chime in this week.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
In the coxswain’s seat, Morry would chime in, “Give me ten big ones!” but all the while Moch’s boat would be silently accelerating away from them.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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