chime in
verb
chimed in; chiming in; chimes in
1
: to combine harmoniously
the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text—
Book Production
Book Production2
: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion
: to remark while chiming in
Synonyms
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
Though the subject matter is serious, the execution is wry, especially when Martin’s mother Linda (Lisa Kudrow, sharply hilarious) chimes in.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
In a separate decision which was handed down at the same time, the judges also ruled 4-3, that voters can chime in at the ballots later this year, and vote on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee access to abortions in the state.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Others chimed in to note that Clark too had used the same gestures during March Madness, but did not receive such criticisms.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
When the Oscar nominee took his performance into the audience, Robbie, America Ferrera and Greta Gerwig sang alongside their Barbie co-star, with Emma Stone chiming in as well.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Dozens chimed in to comment on Sylvester’s find, as well as to share their own.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Simone also chimed in and added her two cents to the conversation on Instagram.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Her rendition quickly earned love on social media, eventually catching the eye of Perry herself, who couldn’t help but chime in with praise.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2024
Other celebrities who chimed in to wish Witherspoon a happy birthday on social media included her Morning Show costar Jennifer Aniston and Octavia Spencer, who appeared with Witherspoon in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
In a separate decision which was handed down at the same time, the judges also ruled 4-3, that voters can chime in at the ballots later this year, and vote on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee access to abortions in the state.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Others chimed in to note that Clark too had used the same gestures during March Madness, but did not receive such criticisms.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
When the Oscar nominee took his performance into the audience, Robbie, America Ferrera and Greta Gerwig sang alongside their Barbie co-star, with Emma Stone chiming in as well.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Dozens chimed in to comment on Sylvester’s find, as well as to share their own.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Simone also chimed in and added her two cents to the conversation on Instagram.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Her rendition quickly earned love on social media, eventually catching the eye of Perry herself, who couldn’t help but chime in with praise.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2024
Other celebrities who chimed in to wish Witherspoon a happy birthday on social media included her Morning Show costar Jennifer Aniston and Octavia Spencer, who appeared with Witherspoon in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
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chime in
verb
: to break into or join in a conversation or discussion
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