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 fibers’ inherent comfort also resonates with lifestyle brands like Ugg. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025 The cause is one that has long resonated with him — inspired by the compassion and advocacy of his late mother. Simon Perry, People.com, 29 June 2025 And, sure, the message of affordability does resonate, but Democrats have worked for years, since the 2020 campaign, to not be associated as socialists, to not be associated to some of these positions that Mamdani has talked about, like defunding ICE, defunding the police. ABC News, 29 June 2025 Mamdani’s outspoken support for Palestinian causes and criticism of Israel and its military campaign in Gaza resonated with pro-Palestinian residents, including Muslims, but caused tension in the mayor’s race. Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • And the decisions being made today will echo for a long time.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The gold chain element echoed a design that has been showcased by Gucci, a Kering brand which Hayek often reps, through various shoes.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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  • When The New York Times announced who would become the new chief restaurant critic earlier this month, the news reverberated throughout the food world.
    Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • The West Coast energy reverberates like a satellite.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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