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
Never one to hold my tongue, I chime in.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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