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Definition of tunesnext
plural of tune
as in melodies
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect hummed a little tune while I sorted the laundry

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tune

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Recent Examples of tunes
Noun
Aside from the grub, the event will also feature live music including the jazz tunes of Jeff Bordes, who will perform on-stage in the plaza. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 Once customers are seated and have ordered, a rolling robot blasting energetic tunes will turn the corner with their uncooked items. Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 Its clever PositionIQ technology automatically detects its position and tunes the audio for the best possible sound. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026 Lecarpentier, who previously worked for Experimental Cocktail Club, opened the cozy watering hole, where soulful tunes from the likes of Curtis Mayfield to Cheryl Lynn play overhead, in 2017. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 Faust, who played tunes by ear without the use of sheet music, remained a mainstay at Chicago White Sox home games for 41 seasons. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Luke Combs ended up playing one of his iconic tunes to impress the country superstar. Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026 Roswell Music Festival With six adult contemporary bands performing in historic downtown Roswell, this music festival is all about the tunes. Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Stenclik’s staff does its tunes by hand, which is beneficial to the thinner, lighter backcountry ski with less material to grind off. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tunes
Noun
  • From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Elsewhere on the project, Bowlin, aided by producer David Ferguson (Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson), moves between honky-tonk-laden melodies and murder ballads, sometimes even dipping his toe into the sphere of alternative rock.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Be sure to keep cars locked and keys out of reach of children, Fennell said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The senior first baseman/pitcher is one of the area’s top hitters and keys the Panthers’ playoff hopes.
    Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But those are two very different movies, and there aren’t enough achingly tender John Prine songs in the world to paper over the gap between them.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Who would have thought a suite of songs that cover being annoyed at TV chef Jamie Oliver and some rich Tesla driver moving into an old flame’s flat would be so comprehensively devastating?
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sweet viburnum adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and grows quickly to create a privacy screen.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The Hushjet Mini Cool takes what Dyson has learned over the years from making home fan tech and adapts it for a smaller, personal product.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nick Dazio coordinates Shred Stock as part of his job with the city.
    Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
    Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Tunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunes. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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