caroled

verb

variants or carolled
past tense of carol
1
as in sang
to produce musical sounds with the voice she caroled with glee when she heard the good news

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2
as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of landscape photographs that carol the majesty and monumentality of Yosemite Valley

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caroled
  1. sang
  2. celebrated
  3. chanted
  4. praised
  5. blessed
Verb
  • 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
  • America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of sang
Verb
  • As Mason celebrated his game-winning hoop by racing all the way to the opposite end of the court, Traylor, who also ran downcourt with Zeke Mayo, Andrew Orr and Jacob Hanna, appeared to have words with a WSU assistant coach.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The project will have its world premiere in September at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, the same year the icon would have celebrated her 100th birthday.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
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  • When Hearn emerged from the courthouse without his phone, his supporters chanted and cheered.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • In the funny clip reposted on X, the Knicks chanted in excitement as champagne was sprayed around the Larry O’Brien championship trophy.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of chanted
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  • Wells is routinely praised by coaches and hurlers for his handling of the pitching staff and preparation.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • The guide praised Stubborn Seed’s commitment to sustainability.
    — Connie Ogle July 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • But her jump shot, which has been blessed by the NBA 3-point king Stephen Curry himself, is what captured the national imagination.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it).
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of blessed
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“Caroled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caroled. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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