caroling

verb

variants or carolling
present participle of carol
1
as in singing
to produce musical sounds with the voice she caroled with glee when she heard the good news

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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caroling
  1. chanting
  2. celebrating
  3. praising
  4. blessing
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  • Williams was placed on a stretcher and wheeled off the court, where the Thunder faithful were chanting his name.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Around her, an ecstatic crowd was dancing and chanting in celebration of the former union leader’s reelection.
    — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of chanting
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  • Leo spent his final morning in Argentina ministering to inmates at a prison where the 1976-1983 military junta held political prisoners and covered up a massacre, before celebrating Mass at the national shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For the next two decades, the festival screened a number of films celebrating LGBTQ+ experiences.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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  • Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The two appear to have a good relationship following their divorce, especially since the Good Will Hunting star has been praising his ex in several interviews as of late.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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