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as in chorus
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Recent Examples of chant
Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
The others chant for a full hour.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The derogatory three-word chant has been a recurring issue at BYU road games.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Protestors marched from terminal to terminal chanting slogans.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
The others chant for a full hour.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
The name is a clever twist on Buc-ee’s beaver mascot, inspired by a sailor’s chant for throwing things.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The derogatory three-word chant has been a recurring issue at BYU road games.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chant
Verb
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Those artists largely sang their own songs, but certain lyrics and sounds took on a special resonance.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everyone here has taken a risk to come sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The singer's warm baritone finds its sweet spot on the song's soaring chorus, which would let Benito do some vocal flexing.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Belichick’s omission from this year’s class has drawn criticism from the football world, and Gronkowski joined that chorus in his interview.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As stars like comedian Trevor Noah, Blackpink's Jisoo, and F1 driver Charles Leclerc shared their favorite Pokémon in honor of their 30th anniversary, Lady Gaga paid homage to the adorable pink character by serenading a delighted Jigglypuff with its lullaby.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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The lullaby your grandmother hummed while shelling white beans into her apron, her voice low enough not to wake the war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Across from the San Francisco Giants’ home base of Oracle Park, the audience swayed to British singer-songwriter Oliva Dean’s R&B-infused serenades at The One Party by Uber at Pier 48.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are some evenings in June when there are too many gondolas, too many lanterns, too many serenades in front of the hotels.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The songs, by the female rock duo ARXX, make cathartic anthems of these grievances.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Russian skiers and lugers at the Games won’t be displaying a national identity with team colors, a flag or an anthem and will not be part of the two-and-a-half-hour opening ceremony.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Latin polyphony and motets are being sung at the Offertory and during the distribution of Holy Communion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The service and concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the church, 815 S. Washington St. Castle Singers are vocalists who perform a variety of chamber repertoire, varying from Renaissance madrigals and motets to contemporary pop and vocal jazz.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sparkling water lightens it, but play around with the ratios—and write your own ditty to remember the recipe.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Local musician Daniel Hamrick was formally introduced on stage, then quickly donned a jacket with a Pride heart patch and sang a ditty about a trans boy.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For reasons both too silly and too complicated to go into, the two men’s friendship ends and Jay winds up becoming a huge pop star as a solo act — and eventually, a fugitive from the law.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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