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verb

Definition of trillsnext
present tense third-person singular of trill
as in quavers
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones a bluebird trilled outside our window

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noun

plural of trill
as in warbles

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chants
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  • 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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