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as in chorus
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Recent Examples of chant
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Fans chanted for Lo LaBonta to come on, and Hayes obliged in the 67th minute, bringing the KC Current captain on for Lily Yohannes.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Brandi Hicken, Time, 12 Dec. 2025
That familiar chant hasn’t been yelled with too much optimism in years for fans of the NFL’s perennial doormat – the New York Jets.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Up in a second-deck corner of the GEODIS Park, in Section 233, a group of about 60 spirited Inter Miami La Familia supporters chanted and jumped up and down as Messi and his teammates took the field.
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The chant in that stadium was not an isolated incident.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for chant
Verb
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Demonstrators waved flags, chanted slogans, and sang songs in support of Iranians facing a violent government crackdown.—
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At concerts, the band would mostly alternate between songs sung by Weir and Garcia.—
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In the wake of an ICE shooting that killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, academics have joined the chorus of left-wing radicals seeking to abolish the federal law enforcement agency.—
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From the speakers, gravelly voices sung in Portuguese about pick-up trucks and cattle over a chorus of accordions and a rollicking electronic beat.—
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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.—
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Celebrities and fans in the comments seemed to approve of Scherzinger's move to making lullabies.—
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The evening was made even more memorable by an incredible performance from singer-songwriter Kent Jamz, whose smooth, vibey serenade kept us buzzing all night long.—
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Right before undergoing surgery, Tina Knowles got a live serenade from her two favorite singers: Beyoncé and Solange.—
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The film has now become an anthem for Altadena and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars towards the town’s recovery efforts.—
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This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.—
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Latin polyphony and motets are being sung at the Offertory and during the distribution of Holy Communion.—
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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.—
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However, there are some quirky ditties that even multigenerational Southerners might not have ever heard, or that people commonly use in the wrong way.—
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But perhaps the best aspect of Update was the return of Jane Wickline’s offbeat keyboard ditties.—
Noun
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
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Choose slightly oversized sunnies, a dainty sweater to drape over your shoulders, a larger-than-life handbag, and shoes that add a pop of color.—
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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