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 resulting furor reached the level that “Saturday Night Live” felt the need to chime in over the weekend, pointing out that Chalamet was lobbing stones from inside a glass house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
“It makes sense to chime in and provide the facts and clarifications.”
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
Sikorski's post caused Rubio to chime in, writing that the Polish foreign minister was "just making things up".
From BBC • Mar. 9, 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
I turned to the team doctor, waiting for him to chime in.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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