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.
is chanting
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present progressiveof chant (3rd person singular).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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At the back of the vehicle another similar-sized group is chanting along to the beat of a drum, "There are many, many more of us than you."
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
Wilson plays well enough in the loss, but by the end of the game the Lumen Field crowd is chanting the name of Wilson’s former backup, Geno Smith.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
A fellow convict recognizes him on the bus, and soon enough everyone on board is chanting his catchphrase: "Better! Call! Saul!"
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2022
The crowd, however, is chanting a different name.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2022
Outside, a crowd is chanting something, but I can't make out the words.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
