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Recent Examples of chanted
Gathered on the sidewalk, students proudly waved Mexican, Puerto Rican and Venezuelan flags and chanted, while some sat on their classmates’ shoulders to make their signs more visible to passersby.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
But a broader sense of anger against the Venezuelan government was also on display, as students chanted slogans against acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and her brother Jorge, who heads Venezuela's National Assembly.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
During the protest, organized by Students Organizing a Multicultural Open Society (SOMOS), students carried signs, chanted and called on Maryland leaders to pass legislation that limits ICE practices.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Inter Miami captain was serenaded by Colombian fans who chanted his name throughout despite passionately rooting for the home side.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Protesters of all age groups and ethnicities chanted and waved signs while passing motorists honked at them.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Chants were being chanted, yes, but there was a lot of silence, too, heads bowed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Iyo Sky wasted no time running wild on the heels as fans chanted her name.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Leonardo Fernandez / Getty Images Breanna Stewart held a sign, fans at a women’s hockey game chanted and Steve Kerr appealed to better angels as the sports world reacted Sunday to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
But a broader sense of anger against the Venezuelan government was also on display, as students chanted slogans against acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and her brother Jorge, who heads Venezuela's National Assembly.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
During the protest, organized by Students Organizing a Multicultural Open Society (SOMOS), students carried signs, chanted and called on Maryland leaders to pass legislation that limits ICE practices.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Inter Miami captain was serenaded by Colombian fans who chanted his name throughout despite passionately rooting for the home side.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Protesters of all age groups and ethnicities chanted and waved signs while passing motorists honked at them.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Chants were being chanted, yes, but there was a lot of silence, too, heads bowed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Iyo Sky wasted no time running wild on the heels as fans chanted her name.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Leonardo Fernandez / Getty Images Breanna Stewart held a sign, fans at a women’s hockey game chanted and Steve Kerr appealed to better angels as the sports world reacted Sunday to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanted
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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Religious Jews interpret Talmudic teachings in the context of the rabbi who intoned them.—
Nadav Ziv,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Chanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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