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as in resonant

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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
These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 Their songs crescendo in waves, surging like radio static, echoing like a drum. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The Hill Country’s steep, rocky terrain and fast runoff can funnel water into rivers and low-water crossings, echoing the deadly July 2025 Guadalupe River flood. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Conservative commentators including Matt Walsh argued the film prioritized identity politics, echoing past fan criticisms of sci-fi and fantasy reboots that cast Black and Latino actors as beloved characters of a different race or ethnicity. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 In markets, Asian stocks are echoing gains on Wall Street, with tech fueling the rise. — Katie Foley, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Like other latter-day classics by Cindy Lee and Los Thuthanaka, the record seems to exist in its own time warp, echoing through the years while confounding any simple, linear notion of tradition or progress. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
  1. resonant
  2. ringing
  3. repeating
  4. sonorous
  5. sounding
  6. quoting
  7. melodic
  8. resonating
Adjective
  • Anthony approaches music with the heart of a storyteller and the instincts of a poet, creating sound worlds that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Their algorithms reward simplistic, inflammatory, emotionally resonant content over complexity, nuance, and rigor.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of resonant
Verb
  • The dust that rises in the afternoons reaches Calama, ringing people’s lives like a halo of potential death.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
  • By the end of Friday, the market had given a ringing endorsement .
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Instead, Nardozzi recommends repeating plants throughout the landscape.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Definition of repeating
Adjective
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
Verb
  • Elsewhere, Bahrain’s interior ministry said sirens were sounding and Kuwaiti army officials said air defenses were also fielding drone attacks.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • UHealth is sounding the alarm over its ongoing contract negotiations with UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the country with millions of members.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of sounding
Verb
  • The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of quoting
Adjective
  • The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • Supported by piano, bass and drums, the quartet blended jazz, soul and groove-driven improvisation, with Tillotson’s rich voice and melodic flute lines creating a distinctive sound.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of melodic
Verb
  • To the right is the pool, a steamy echo resonating each time its door opens, and to the left, a staircase leading up to the first floor.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026
  • Bakalova also immediately felt the Learning to Breathe Under Water script resonating with her.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of resonating

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