chipped in

VERB

contribute

Synonyms

WEAK

ante up break in chime in come through conate go Dutch interpose interrupt pay pitch in subscribe

Antonyms

WEAK

pilfer take take away

Example Sentences

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Even The Atlantic chipped in, calling it a dangerous precedent.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

During the 2022 Artemis I test mission, which had no people aboard, the heat shield had unexpectedly chipped in more than 100 spots.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Eight other executives and founders chipped in $15 million, including former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt and the venture capitalist Michael Moritz, who each contributed $2 million, filings show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Lockie Ferguson claimed 2-40 while Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra chipped in with a wicket each.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

I could live with her, she said, if I got a job and chipped in on the rent.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls