chants 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of chant
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as in sings
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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chants

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noun

plural of chant

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Recent Examples of chants
Noun
On Saturday nights, when the Jewish Sabbath ends, Elia chants the zemirot, the traditional table hymns. Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025 The entire group chants the name of the triumphant Elio and Clone Elio accepts the applause. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chants
Verb
  • The national anthem singer now sings the first verse, and after that simply lets the crowd take over.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Despite his citizenship, however, Bad Bunny sings only in Spanish and speaks English with a Spanish accent.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The clip, filmed from a few feet away, shows the saxophone player continuing unfazed as the Dalmatian raises its snout and vocalizes in rhythm.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Apple Music anchor Ebro Darden takes the stage, DJ D-Nice drops down the volume and Carey and SZA take the stage to roars from the rabid fans in the audience, who have been waiting outside all afternoon.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • When thunder roars, go indoors!
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Entertainment Weekly looks back on the acclaimed singer's discography, from her country origins to her latest pop anthems.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
  • By pivoting back to pop anthems with humor, empathy, a little fury and a lot of wisdom, Swift ensures that ascent will continue.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Macmillan has a musician's kind of knack for sculpting outbursts, rants and other verbal arias.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The event featured a table side performance by an opera singer from Venice, delivering multiple iconic arias, and a Georgian dance company called Holiguards Fire that is featured in Kevin Spacey’s new project.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Chants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chants. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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