CAROLLING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

caroling

verb

variants or carolling

present participle of carol

as in singing

to produce musical sounds with the voice she caroled with glee when she heard the good news

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as in celebrating

to proclaim the glory of landscape photographs that carol the majesty and monumentality of Yosemite Valley

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Recent Examples of caroling There will be caroling, live music, visits with Santa, free children’s crafts, model train displays and more. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2025

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The demonstrators can be seen chanting and holding placards in the video above, from the Reuters news agency.

— Elina Baudier Kim, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
An hour before a ball was even kicked on Sunday afternoon, the beating of drums and chanting from the River Guard supporters group could be heard loud and clear from the locker rooms at the Boas Soccer Complex.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of chanting

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Stylish couples on epic breaks, as well as families and groups of friends celebrating a big day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Dior is celebrating the holidays at Harrods with a pop-up shop that will showcase the first cruise collection designed for the brand by Jonathan Anderson.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrating

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At the same time, the Daily Beast reported on the Fielder fandom, with devotees praising his voice, competence and willingness to debase himself for the camera.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
On Friday, Netanyahu appeared to make an electoral pitch to Israel’s settler right, praising them as serving Israel by establishing 100 new communities and farms in the West Bank.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of praising

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Big up to the D’Angelo family as well for blessing me with the opportunity to be able to have his first step out since his transition.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Our Father-Mother God, divine Love, is infinite, filling all space – blessing all Her children.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of blessing

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“Caroling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caroling. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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