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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The league is also expected to pass new rules that would give staff inside the NFL’s video command center in New York the authority to chime in with more penalty calls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“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
Some chime in to say they fell in love with his videos for the Young Turks or via a shoutout from AOC.
From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025
“Well, it’s not like they can just let us die of thirst,” her mother adds, as if this notion were preposterous, but then waits for someone to chime in with validation.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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