resonate

verb

ˈre-zə-ˌnāt How to pronounce resonate (audio)
Definition of resonatenext
as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

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Recent Examples of resonate The approach is starting to resonate across Hawai’i’s tourism industry, says Jhana Young, sustainable seafood senior manager with Conservation International Hawai’i. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 The brother-sister duo hopes for the line to resonate with all kinds of people—including both fans and non-fans alike. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Nevertheless, the message that fears of a measles resurgence are exaggerated appears to be resonating. — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026 Aaron's letter was also published in an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer — a choice that would resonate with other sports fans across the region and even around the country. — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonate
  1. echo
  2. reverberate
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  • Legal experts have echoed those concerns, noting that relying on the NVRA’s general preamble language to halt state election certification lacks precedent.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Officials in Los Angeles County, who are named as defendants in the federal lawsuit, have echoed Connelly's concerns about the federal government's data.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of echo
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  • The fallout from a weekend of protests and looting reverberated across the country as retailers and brands warned that damages could run hundreds of millions of euros.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Virtual fireworks and explosions reverberate through our seats.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of reverberate

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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