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chanted

verb

past tense of chant

as in sang

to utter in musical or drawn out tones the frustrated crowd at the rock concert started to chant, "We want the show to start!"

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as in vocalized

to produce musical sounds with the voice monks chanting fervently at matins

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Recent Examples of chanted Dom quickly came back with the three Amigos as some fans chanted for Dirty Dom. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Fans loudly chanted along to her songs and danced while an inflatable horse was being tossed around in the audience. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 As passengers chanted the incantation together, white light flashed through the carriage, and music swelled from the speakers. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 When Hearn emerged from the courthouse without his phone, his supporters chanted and cheered. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 In the funny clip reposted on X, the Knicks chanted in excitement as champagne was sprayed around the Larry O’Brien championship trophy. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 As rush hour traffic stood still waiting for green lights, the protesters chanted for justice, no more deaths in the jail and a new sheriff. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 One group of about 15 Norway fans jumped around and chanted loudly. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Even after Bruno Guimarães missed an early penalty, supporters chanted louder in hopes of lifting team morale. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.

— Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025

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This question, intoned in Khoekhoegowab by an unseen witness, opens the debut feature from South African cinematographer Meekaaeel Adam, and sets the scene for what’s to come.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
The family formed a circle, joined hands and bowed their heads as Joseph intoned a prayer for his son’s safety.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

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