chanted

Definition of chantednext
past tense of chant
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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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Recent Examples of chanted On streets and avenues across the capital, drivers blared car horns and cranked up anti-government songs while people marching in the streets chanted and screamed. Justin Spike, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 In the Hindu tradition, shanti is chanted three times after prayers and meditation, a closing known as the Shanti Mantra. Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Apr. 2026 As patrons chanted his name, Frankie took a swing, but ended up in the water. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Snuggled up in her dad’s arms, 9-year-old Elena Mandujano quietly chanted along with the rest of the crowd as Athletic Club Boise made its home debut against the Spokane Velocity on Saturday at Expo Idaho. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026 At a crowded news conference, boisterous supporters chanted to free Sarsour, recounting his advocacy for those in need. Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 At a crowded news conference, boisterous supporters chanted to free Sarsour. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 At a crowded news conference, boisterous supporters chanted to free Sarsour, recounting his advocacy for those in need. ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanted
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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
  • As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • Religious Jews interpret Talmudic teachings in the context of the rabbi who intoned them.
    Nadav Ziv, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Chanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanted. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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