chanted

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 Alonso went hitless for the Baltimore Orioles during their 2-1 win that eliminated the Mets from playoff contention, but a crowd of 35,800 gave the popular slugger a standing ovation and chanted his name before each of his four plate appearances. ABC News, 14 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 Protesters chanted outside the local ICE office and at a hotel officers were believed to be staying at and more than 80 faith leaders called for Indianapolis leaders to do more to limit cooperation with ICE. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2026 According to the Key of the Gulf account, the Africans sang and chanted, performing their native ceremony on a beach almost 7,000 miles from their homes. Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 Dom quickly came back with the three Amigos as some fans chanted for Dirty Dom. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Fans loudly chanted along to her songs and danced while an inflatable horse was being tossed around in the audience. Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 As passengers chanted the incantation together, white light flashed through the carriage, and music swelled from the speakers. Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • The family formed a circle, joined hands and bowed their heads as Joseph intoned a prayer for his son’s safety.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

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“Chanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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