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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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Recent Examples of echoing
Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
As most of the women note, Simon’s presence lingers through the echoing halls of Porsha’s new palace — both literally and metaphorically, thanks to some great editing of his shadow lurking in the background — a feeling worsened by Porsha parading a new man on her arm.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
The siting of the rites at the Colosseum—where it has been held since 1964, echoing a practice from the eighteenth century—means that the Pope enacts Jesus’ final hours not in a Baroque basilica but against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, which exercised power through violence.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Indeed, concerns about the impact that the oil price spike will have on growth superseded the worries about consumer prices, echoing Powell’s worry that hiking now won’t fix energy costs and could cause more trouble later.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Just hours after stepping out alongside Meryl Streep in an LBD dripping with fringe in Mexico City, the Princess Diaries alum couldn’t resist slipping in a little 2006 nostalgia while echoing one of her most iconic looks from the original film.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
In mid-19th century Iran, painter Nowruz falls for a fearlessly defiant Roma fortune teller, sparking their desperate flight and a tragic saga echoing down generations, the synopsis runs.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
That's paltry for the region this time of year, echoing the broader trend of a snow drought that has gripped the rest of Arizona and much of the Western United States.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The White House cited allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, echoing claims from Esformes’ defense that prosecutors improperly invaded attorney-client privilege by reviewing documents seized in an FBI raid.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
And in the freest of free verse poems, recurring images and motifs operate like punchlines in stand-up comedy, echoing earlier jokes in a routine.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
As most of the women note, Simon’s presence lingers through the echoing halls of Porsha’s new palace — both literally and metaphorically, thanks to some great editing of his shadow lurking in the background — a feeling worsened by Porsha parading a new man on her arm.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
The siting of the rites at the Colosseum—where it has been held since 1964, echoing a practice from the eighteenth century—means that the Pope enacts Jesus’ final hours not in a Baroque basilica but against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, which exercised power through violence.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Indeed, concerns about the impact that the oil price spike will have on growth superseded the worries about consumer prices, echoing Powell’s worry that hiking now won’t fix energy costs and could cause more trouble later.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Just hours after stepping out alongside Meryl Streep in an LBD dripping with fringe in Mexico City, the Princess Diaries alum couldn’t resist slipping in a little 2006 nostalgia while echoing one of her most iconic looks from the original film.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
In mid-19th century Iran, painter Nowruz falls for a fearlessly defiant Roma fortune teller, sparking their desperate flight and a tragic saga echoing down generations, the synopsis runs.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
That's paltry for the region this time of year, echoing the broader trend of a snow drought that has gripped the rest of Arizona and much of the Western United States.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The White House cited allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, echoing claims from Esformes’ defense that prosecutors improperly invaded attorney-client privilege by reviewing documents seized in an FBI raid.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
Adjective
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Looking back over your 18 years, what are some of the most resonant avenues by which MCA has expanded the collection?—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But then, his phone wouldn't stop ringing, different numbers, even threatening violence against the couple and their family.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At least one suspect has been killed after three people engaged in an armed clash with police officers in Istanbul that saw gunfire reported ringing out near the Israeli embassy in the Turkish city, officials said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The actual cause is not well understood but dogs that go through this are often prone to it repeating if not spayed.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many may fall into the trap of repeating the same formula over and over again in hopes of sustaining that momentum—but the Delta CEO says that’s the wrong approach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sonorous presence of actor Morgan Freeman will be one of the highlights of the Beatles on the Beach festival in Boca Raton on March 12-15, which will include a March 14 performance by Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Among the most tempting-sounding is the omelet Brillat-Savarin, stuffed with diced woodcock and black truffles and surrounded by a strong game gravy.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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But that dominance is starting to erode—and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is sounding the alarm.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Friday, Lyonne addressed the incident in a post on X, quoting an E!—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reuters, quoting the country's health ministry, said some 91 people were killed in Beirut, with a total of at least 182 killed nationwide on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kaye’s style was distinctive in its emphasis on melodic and rhythmically active bass lines.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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When workshopping the material, however, Psalmayene 24 could feel Lewis’s life begging for a melodic treatment and pivoted to a musical.—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That message is resonating far beyond the mobile mammogram clinic.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the current inflationary environment, Food Lion’s focus on value and the strength of its private-label offerings are resonating with budget-conscious shoppers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Echoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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