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 And at the end of the day, staying true to myself was probably the main reason why people even started to connect with me and resonate with me. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025 The service fee issue is sure to resonate with many restaurateurs. Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025 As the Republican Party’s views have swung further right not just nationally but also locally, more moderate candidates who may have run as Republicans in Johnson County in the past are finding room under the Democratic umbrella and resonating with voters, Robinson said. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025 In 2025, Kia's top-selling model is the Sportage, a compact SUV that continues to resonate with consumers, while the EV6 electric SUV ranks among the brand's lowest performers in sales. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • Streets shut down as trumpets, tambourines, and drums echo through neighborhoods, while millions of people adorn themselves in shimmering color to celebrate for days.
    Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • This demand for everyday staples is echoed in the index’s hottest products list.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • And his semiconductor law jumpstarted the tech sector in a major way that’s still reverberating.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Suffice it to say, the nearby mayor’s race in New York City was top of mind, with Zohran Mamdani’s stunning win set to reverberate across the country.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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