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echoing

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verb

present participle of echo
1
as in ringing
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 repeating
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 echoing
Verb
As marching bands passed by, the music echoing through the city streets, people danced and cheered. Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Some argued without evidence that Indian Americans were committing visa fraud, echoing recent charges from Texas Republicans, and stealing jobs from Americans whose ancestors emigrated longer ago. Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 Now Rubio was telling liberal centrist foreign leaders that their entire outlook was wrong, echoing the far-right populist opponents who might well unseat them in upcoming elections. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026 The Teddy Bear Award, echoing the Berlinale’s ursine main awards of the Golden and Silver Bear, was born. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 On Sunday morning, Mace doubled down, echoing the likes of Khanna and Massie by saying the DOJ is not compliant with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Max Rego, The Hill, 15 Feb. 2026 Looking ahead, Aljem wants to expand ESAV’s graphic design, VFX and animation facilities — echoing the CCM’s goal of turning Morocco into a full-service production and post-production hub. Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026 Skywalker gibbons are particularly famous for their vocal prowess, with their songs echoing across the forest canopy. K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
Adjective
  • By translating the in-person atmosphere into compelling, culturally resonant content, Kors amplified engagement and sustained momentum across channels, said ListenFirst.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Her voice is intimate and resonant, whether cut up into indistinct background flurries or pushed to the front of the mix.
    Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous roaming parties flooding the streets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Jeffrey Knott’s phone is constantly ringing.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Liu skated on, mastering her jumps and repeating as national champion in 2020, though age restrictions prevented her from entering international competitions.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The Chinese zodiac, or Sheng Xiao (生肖), is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their attributes, based on the lunar calendar.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Authoritative, sonorous and compelling, his is the voice that persuaded millions that the Martians had landed in Grover’s Mills, New Jersey in The War of the Worlds.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The group, which describes its role as increasing understanding of Islam and advocating for American Muslims, is sounding the alarm about the Florida bills.
    Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Lately, Laine noted, the WWE’s star villain Becky Lynch has been using some familiar-sounding language while playing up her status as a sore loser.
    Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Bull is based on their letters while never quoting them directly.
    Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • On the eve of the deadline, the Upper Colorado River Commission released a statement quoting Mitchell, its chair, as saying that the mountain states can't fill the gap left by drought heavy use in the Southwest.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • His first albums under his own name, 1995’s Earth & Nightfall and 1996’s cult classic Ten Days of Blue, were blissful-sounding ambient techno records that took the melodic sensibilities of the local scene to their cosmic extremes.
    Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The soundtrack for the full-band pic features a staticky guitar line with melodic vocals that doo-doo-doo (and the studio shot sounds very similar).
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Before, during or after their travels, the book kept resonating with its readers.
    Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The finance and marketing teams monitor sales trends alongside earned media value, impressions, and social engagement to determine whether the creative is resonating and being shared organically.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Echoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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