tune
noun
a succession of musical sounds forming a melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
have tuned
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present perfectof tune.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Many voters in Piracicaba’s main square say they have tuned out the election, exhausted by years of political warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Celebrities like singers Joe Jonas and Zara Larson say they have tuned in to the viral series.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Podcast listeners are commonly understood to have tuned out hard news in favor of like-minded communities, which includes Cooper’s primarily Gen Z Daddy Gang listenership.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2024
Having enjoyed her recent memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” and being generally a fan, I might have tuned in just for this, especially given that Streisand doesn’t like attending awards shows or public speaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
I have tuned the set to all 4 channels, so just switch it on using the ON switch.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
