chant
noun
a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
are chanting
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present progressiveof chant.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Iranians across the country are chanting slogans in support of Reza Pahlavi, whose father, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, ruled the country for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
And where we are is here in Pella, where 150–200 people are chanting “No kings! No crowns!”
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025
Lewis became comfortable in the spotlight at an early age and that serves her well in hostile gyms where fans are chanting “overrated!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2025
He has even gone so far as to imagine that the crowds are chanting his name instead, but he has never been a global target to this degree.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
They’re holding signs and posters of Khalil’s face and are chanting, “Justice for Khalil!”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
