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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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verb

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Recent Examples of chorus
Noun
Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos. Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 Unlike her first album, the compositions rarely built toward pop choruses or easy, identifiable emotion. Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 24 May 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
  • At the celebratory event organized by Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County, eight of the nine survivors were present to receive a medal of honor, enjoy catered lunch and watch a performance from a student choir.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
  • After the graduating seniors walked into Welsh-Ryan Arena, a tad fewer in number than the Glenbrook South grads who got their diplomas the previous day, the senior choir sang the national anthem.
    Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The song was written in the year 2000 after New York City police officers fatally shot Amadou Diallo, and its refrain seems to capture the theme of the evening.
    Brandon Shaw, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
  • The customization means the trains operate a little differently in every place, but one consistent refrain has been delayed schedules and early-service hiccups.
    Thad Moore, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • That also chimes with the schedule from last year.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • The chiming from phones was music to everyone’s ears.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • But San Antonio had an answer for every Thunder response down the stretch, securing the victory.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
  • In response, the state decided to hire outside investigators to review some of these complaints.
    Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Just beyond the front desk, a fire roars behind a massive stone hearth, and a live piano plays in the heart of the resort, the lobby lounge (dubbed the Living Room), a choice spot for lunch, casual meetings, or pre-dinner drinks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • But violence has since roared back, in part because armed groups have taken advantage of peace negotiations with Petro’s government to make territorial gains.
    Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • After one match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2021, when City had won 1-0 but had played sloppily in the final minutes, Guardiola bellowed at the subs and youth teamers who had not actually contributed.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • Within seconds of the Yankees recording the final out of Monday’s 12-1 win over the Orioles, John Sterling’s signature victory call bellowed from Yankee Stadium’s speakers.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • On Monday, hundreds of youths marched to the gates of the air base, chanting anti-Ebola slogans.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • On the lawn of Jim Gilliam Park on Saturday, supporters from across the city chanted Pratt’s name, took selfies in front of black campaign vans with his hummingbird logo and ate cookies decorated with his face as kids raced around on scooters and played with the handful of dogs attending.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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