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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
An hour later, for its first concert since the fires, parishioners sat in awe as Grammy Award winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers weaved her bow across her violin, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach echoing through the church. Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026 Following the meeting, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea at Clarence House with the Duke of Sussex and said no further details would be shared with a spokesperson for Prince Harry echoing the same sentiment. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 The memories remained from crawling across the balcony, the pounding on the chamber doors, the screams echoing through the rotunda. Norma Torres, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 But Hanson, echoing ranchers in Sierra Valley, said that the notifications come too late. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Videos shared on social media showed flashes of light illuminating the night sky followed by loud booms echoing through residential areas. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026 Repeat yellow hues throughout the garden, echoing the foliage in seasonal blooms and autumn berries. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 Deep tech and artificial intelligence accounted for 70% of deals made by such investors in Europe in 2024, echoing trends in the broader startup ecosystem as the AI, energy, and defense industries boom. Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025 We were caught by the silence echoing loneliness. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
Adjective
  • Think desserts that instantly transport you back to childhood—familiar flavors that feel comforting and emotionally resonant.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
  • By drawing on a person’s music, video and search history, a brand could generate highly resonant content designed to match that individual’s tastes and moods.
    Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Then, Oh my gosh, the phones were ringing off the hook.
    Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • So far, the Abbey's official website lists the bell-ringing schedule for the first half of the year.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Do all your reps on this side before switching sides and repeating.
    Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Spray affected areas thoroughly, and wipe the plant to remove webs, repeating the process every few days, says Peters.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The price of gold, long understood to be the investor’s refuge against a deteriorating dollar, is sounding an alarm.
    Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Coogan said, sounding less appalled than giddy at the figure.
    Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • His victory speech was bold and defiant, even beginning by quoting Eugene Debs, a committed socialist who created the Socialist Party of America.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Lopatin used fast, percussive strikes to keep the score melodic, incorporating mallet strikes to mirror the ping-pong balls.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Until the 1870s, Shaker music was monophonic, with a single melodic line sung in unison and without instrumental accompaniment.
    Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • But the message has been resonating with Americans.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
  • First, the experts said, think about why the term is resonating with you.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Echoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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