sung

verb

Definition of sungnext
past participle of sing
1
as in chanted
to produce musical sounds with the voice it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

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2
as in intoned
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

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3
as in called
to utter one's distinctive animal sound I can hear a bird singing in the distance

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4
as in informed
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police

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Recent Examples of sung Between songs, the members spoke mostly in Korean, though much of the music was sung in English — a decision BTS is shown grappling with in a Netflix documentary about the making of the new album. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Silence fills the monastery usually when prayers are not vocalized or sung. — Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 Peart was also present via the bulk of the evening’s lyrics, as sung by Lee, who reflected on his friend’s songwriting evolution through the decades, a journey that took Peart from the philosophical to the personal. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 In the years since his death, demos and early drafts sung in concert have shown how deliberately Elliott pared his lyrics back and tinkered with phrases, sometimes changing lines even after an album was finished. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Text The Psalms are sacred songs, or sacred poems, originally written in Hebrew and likely meant to be sung. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Plus, in Lil Nas X’s hands, the man being sung about by the song’s narrator is suddenly a chaotic bisexual. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 Wright has sung all over the world, and is regularly heard before rugby union internationals, NFL games in London and boxing bouts. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The song was sung entirely in English, though all members are Korean. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sung
  1. chanted
  2. called
  3. informed
  4. vocalized
  5. talked
  6. betrayed
Verb
  • According to the Key of the Gulf account, the Africans sang and chanted, performing their native ceremony on a beach almost 7,000 miles from their homes.
    — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kids lining up for autographs after training camp practices have chanted his name.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of chanted
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  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Cyberdyne Hybrid Assistive Limb, commonly called HAL, is a robotic exoskeleton designed to support patients during rehabilitation.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of called
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  • Speaking with journalists Friday, presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refused to confirm reports that Kushner and Witkoff would visit Moscow, saying only that the media would be informed if such a meeting took place.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Her mother was mentally ill, and her struggles, particularly after Steinem’s parents broke up, informed her early understanding on women’s rights.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of informed
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  • Veteran offensive players went to Saban and vocalized their concerns about Kiffin’s focus that week.
    — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In May, the second edition of México Canta was announced during Sheinbaum’s daily news conference, generating online buzz when famed corrido tumbado singer Junior H vocalized support for the contest — while also lamenting his past musical choices.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocalized
Verb
  • During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of talked
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  • Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking after Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday, manager Xabi Alonso betrayed some weariness at the lack of closure.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of betrayed

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“Sung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sung. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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