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  • plural of hymn.
  • present tense form of hymn (3rd person singular).
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That scientist was annoyed that the scraps of paper he used to mark hymns for his church choir would fall out by Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

Some of the hymns and liturgy were the same as those sung by Anglicans around the world, but there were also differences, like the upbeat worship music that had the congregation dancing in the pews.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

Protesters, some wearing clerical stoles draped over their shoulders, knelt while singing hymns and reciting the Lord’s Prayer in frigid conditions before being handcuffed and led away, video showed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

Some inmates told visitors they could hear the national anthem and hymns sung by families who have held vigils nearby for the past two nights.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

But this Sunday in church we sang no “onward” hymns and needless to say, I didn’t listen to Dr. Car- hart’s sermon.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz



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