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as in choir
an organized group of singers the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus

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as in refrain
a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often the whole congregation will join in for the chorus

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chorus

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verb

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Noun
The track blends a haunting intro and a punchy chorus, leaving you with a lasting impression. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 With both singers playing acoustic, Crutchfield — who performs as Waxahatchee — took lead on the blockbuster country song, with Lenderman pitching in on harmony during the chorus. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
These insects will mate and chorus for at least six weeks before the 17-year cycle starts again. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024 Most of the monitoring is done during spring evenings, when male toads gather to chorus and breed. Dallas News, 2 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for chorus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chorus
Noun
  • Marshall, a Carmel Valley local and Canyon Crest Academy alum, directs the parish choir, young adult choir, children’s choir and youth schola.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Octet is a chamber-choir musical about eight people in a support group for internet addiction.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But beyond pay and working conditions, protections for non-citizen workers and fans was another common refrain among union representatives and community advocates.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This was a common refrain from many homeless people who say they were evicted from short-term shelter at a time taxpayers are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to get them into shelter, stabilize them and move them to permanent housing.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The robot will chime when the process is done.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • An alarm that chimes instead of buzzes.
    Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Thoughtful responses should keep everything moving forward.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s why Marvell Technology and Club name Broadcom have roared.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The room of devoted fans roar at each gyration.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Big Mistakes opens with the sounds of Laurie Metcalf bellowing about the indignities of death.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Andrej Stojaković, bellowing with joy.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of Pilsen yesterday afternoon, chanting for justice and answers in a fatal hit-and-run that has remained unsolved for nine months.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Members of the River Guard remained in the stands long after the final whistle, chanting and letting off purple smoke bombs before making their way over to the beer garden for further post-game celebrations.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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