chimed in

verb

past tense of chime in
1
as in interrupted
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion "I don't like that show at all," my friend chimed in

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2
as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage

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Recent Examples of chimed in Drzewiecki chimed in after all the other seniors had spoken, a moment of confidence and vulnerability that made Fleck and his staff take notice. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 More soon chimed in, using emoji letters to invoke another anti-Black slur. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre‘s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026 Commentators chimed in with their own stories — and a few tips, too. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 The fashion publication 1 Granary chimed in, suggesting that a number of industry figures who denounced the collection would later shop it. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) chimed in on the conversation, commending Doe for coming forward. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 One fan chimed in, suggesting that the trio work it out in the studio. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026 Federal judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys have all chimed in, saying the transfer, which is underway, will waste taxpayer dollars, create massive backlogs and complications in court proceedings, and endanger inmates’ constitutional rights. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimed in
  1. interrupted
  2. blended
  3. correlated
  4. corresponded
Verb
  • Adif said in a post on X on Wednesday morning that traffic on the Madrid to Andalucía high-speed line had been interrupted due to a collision between two trains.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The audio played for nearly a minute before Board Chairman Dave Eggers interrupted, pointing out that county rules require public speakers to deliver verbal comments rather than play recordings.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrupted
Verb
  • From the in-room Alice in Wonderland–themed teacups to the residence’s private library, each whimsical element offers guests a sense of imaginative comfort blended with timeless sophistication.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of a series of finishes, each component is aged separately before being blended together.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • Spending has strongly correlated with postseason success in MLB.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Since it is often correlated, like a good defensive team winning and the total for the game going under, same game parlays are not paid out as high as non-same game parlays.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlated
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponded

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“Chimed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimed%20in. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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