intonating

Definition of intonatingnext
present participle of intonate
as in chanting
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the priest then proceeded to intonate the prayer's familiar opening words

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chanting
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  • Their soccer fans will soon swarm Boston and Providence ahead of the World Cup and those cities are getting ready for chanting, drinking, and marching.
    Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • Positioned on opposite sides of the street, video footage shows the groups chanting, playing instruments and carrying signs both in favor and against Anthony – with the crowd of counter-demonstrators also carrying a large sign with Metcalf’s photo.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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“Intonating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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