echoed

Definition of echoednext
past tense of echo
1
as in sounded
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves my calls for help echoed off the walls of the abandoned mine shaft

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2
as in repeated
to say after another the little brats sassed the babysitter by echoing in a singsong voice everything she said

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Recent Examples of echoed The clang of the metal echoed off of the stands yet Hafley appeared unfazed at the din. Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Families moved between field games and food trucks, while the sounds of a Star Wars Imperial March performance from the Saugus High School Marching Band echoed across the park, blending cinematic nostalgia with live community expression. Daily News, 8 May 2026 This idea is echoed in Laila’s view of emotional expression. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026 As health officials have been doing all along, Spain's Secretary of State for Health Javier Padilla echoed the concern for hantavirus — even the Andes strain — spreading worldwide like COVID-19 is low. Mark Osborne, CBS News, 8 May 2026 And while many potential riders who spoke with The Times this week echoed that enthusiasm, most also mentioned some reservations, including feeling cautious about potentially long waits at night or ongoing concerns about public safety. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 And all around Balsall Heath, the sounds of reggae echoed from apartment windows, pool hall jukeboxes, and portable soundsystems. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 That message was echoed by Michael LaRosa, a spokesperson for former First Lady Jill Biden. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 That confidence in Buffett's pick was echoed through the convention center. Sarah Min,yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoed
Verb
  • All Hell sounded like CFCF holed up in a hotel on a diet of Jack Daniels and Eddie Rabbitt tapes.
    Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
  • Air raid alarms sounded for roughly 11 hours throughout Wednesday and overnight, according to CNN’s team on the ground.
    Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • If those results were repeated in a national election that has to be held by 2029, the party would be overwhelmingly ejected from power.
    Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
  • When the question was repeated, Graves did not respond.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Minutes after the fight ended, a lone 911 caller rang authorities to report the brawl.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • According to the arrest report, detectives then found surveillance video showing the outside of the victim’s home moments before the two kidnappers rang the doorbell.
    KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • On the witness stand last week, Musk adviser and former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis quoted the podcast interview as a moment when the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership had given her pause.
    David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Asked whether Raman’s framing resonated politically, Schnur said many voters tune into the debate primarily to hear candidates discuss policy positions and leadership priorities, making arguments about political maneuvering potentially harder for casual audiences to follow.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 8 May 2026
  • To see 28 years later, that this character has become so beloved and has resonated with so many of you is so gratifying.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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  • Victim remembered as Detroit hardcore icon Barger’s killing reverberated through Detroit’s underground music scene.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • The sloshing water within the fjord established a 66-second long-period seiche, a standing wave, that reverberated back and forth for 36 hours.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Before the vote, loud boos resounded as House Republicans arrived and moved through a crowd of protesters from the elevator to the House chamber.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • By the time the first joyous zaghrouta (ululation) resounded through the home, the work had already started.
    Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026

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“Echoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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