Thesaurus results for CHANTED

chanted

verb

past tense of chant

as in sang

to utter in musical or drawn out tones the frustrated crowd at the rock concert started to chant, "We want the show to start!"

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to produce musical sounds with the voice monks chanting fervently at matins

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Recent Examples of chanted A number of protesters were removed from the doorway of the building by authorities, and supporters chanted as Abascal was driven away in an ambulance. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 On the other side of Via Solari, a handful of policemen gathered around dozens of demonstrators, who ardently—but peacefully—chanted for entirely different reasons. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026 But outside the hall, several thousand protesters chanted that he should be arrested for being a terrorist. — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The demonstrators sat down in the crosswalk, carried signs and chanted messages critical of the president. — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 Fans chanted his name until Alonso emerged from the dugout for a curtain call. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Mets fans cheered and chanted when Alonso’s name was announced during the Baltimore Orioles’ pregame lineup introduction. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Morales' supporters hugged, chanted, jumped up and down, pumped fists, clapped, whistled and cheered once the last batch of results came into the courtyard of Riffraff Bookstore, with Morales showing the decisive lead. — Colin Hogan, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026 During that Athletic game, the Camp Nou crowd chanted Gordon’s name loud and clear during a break in play. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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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
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

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The congregation intoned their amen and broke into a loose, milling group.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
This question, intoned in Khoekhoegowab by an unseen witness, opens the debut feature from South African cinematographer Meekaaeel Adam, and sets the scene for what’s to come.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

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