choruses 1 of 2

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

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as in refrains
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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choruses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chorus

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Recent Examples of choruses
Verb
Many hundreds of people also lined the blocks of Rancho Bernardo Road, while hundreds more crowded the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Westview Parkway, cheering and drawing choruses of car honks. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 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 Bell continues to work with senior choruses, lends his voice to podcasts about musicals and Sondheim, and plans future productions with Bergen County Players. Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Propelled by one of guitarist Wes Borland’s hypnotic riffs, crunching beats, old-school record scratches and the group’s signature shouty choruses, the whole thing comes crashing to a close with a pummeling final chorus that finally nods to the country star in the title. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025 See the full setlist here The music does a lot of the legwork, stadium-ready with massive, no-frills choruses begging to be sung back to him by hoards of devotees. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025 Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 But even as her star has risen, her diaristic songwriting and infectious choruses have remained constant. Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choruses
Noun
  • This production, which will include some local children's choirs, is recommended for people 6 and older.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • After the service, Queen Camilla will stay in the chapel to meet the choirs, while King Charles and the pope join a meeting on sustainability in the Sala Regia.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Normally, the Commission redacts or refrains from publishing proprietary details.
    Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There are dings from streetcars on Canal Street, chimes from slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, and celebratory symphonies from innumerable trumpets on countless stages and streetcorners.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The alliance emphasizes that climate emotions — anxiety, grief, even rage — are not pathologies but rational responses to a destabilized world.
    Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
  • For example, they were asked to find a creative use for an everyday object, then their responses were ranked on inventiveness.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its acceleration roars are music to the ears of any gearhead.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The crowd’s roars for Dreyer in pregame introductions Sunday acknowledged that fact.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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

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“Choruses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choruses. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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