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 And although the show ended in 2001 and Rogers died in 2003, his memory and the impact of his life's work continue to resonate. Christopher Derose, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 And in the end the words of that team’s manager would resonate, and echo. Greg Cote updated March 17, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 The episodes left behind still resonate in a way no other Adult Swim show does. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 As Chief Curator, Taylor and The Aunties will collaborate directly with ESSENCE’s programming, talent, and community teams to design moments that resonate across the festival—from mainstage performances to intimate conversations and community activations. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • Bonta said his office has sent letters to Bianco's agency over the last two months, echoing Weber's sentiment that his staff was not qualified to conduct a recount and that investigation sows distrust in elections.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The legal arguments presented by the plaintiffs echoed some of those brought against big tobacco in the 1990s, which ultimately led to restrictions against tobacco companies targeting ads or products toward young people, among other remedies to restrict their influence.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, impacts from the conflict in the Middle East continue to reverberate worldwide.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The decision of the state labor board could reverberate well beyond Hartford.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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