caroled

verb

variants or carolled
past tense of carol
1
as in sang
to produce musical sounds with the voice she caroled with glee when she heard the good news

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2
as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of landscape photographs that carol the majesty and monumentality of Yosemite Valley

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  1. sang
  2. celebrated
  3. chanted
  4. praised
  5. blessed
Verb
  • 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
Definition of sang
Verb
  • On July 4, as Americans celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary, the White House published a scathing attack on the Smithsonian Institution, in particular its National Museum of American History, reports the New York Times.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Today's top stories America celebrated its 250th birthday this weekend.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
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  • The rally Tuesday included dozens of 32BJ union members and a handful of AFM and IATSE members, who all chanted about the union and a need for a new contract to the backdrop of pop hits.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • Indigenous people from around the continent chanted, danced, prayed and conducted smoky medicine ceremonies daily outside a fence hastily erected around the property.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of chanted
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  • Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of praised
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  • Midway through the service, the bishop blessed the shrine grounds with holy water.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of blessed
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“Caroled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caroled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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