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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
Then came the Argentinian futbol fight songs, echoing across the stadium as each section seemed to be packed with ticket holders who seemed to know the Spanish lyrics by heart. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 The proposal has drawn concern from some customers and from nearly every City Council member, who signed a letter echoing concerns about how the changes could impact nearby residents who shop and work at the store. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Despite a natural human fear of change, disruption is presented as essential for progress, echoing Newton’s First Law of Motion. Sharon Daniels, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Seriously, the dude’s shrieks could be heard echoing in the A’s dugout on the NBC Sports California broadcast of the game. Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Groups of amateur sleuths also cropped up in the hollows of tragedy to wrestle with the case and analyze rumors swarming the Horman family in online forums, echoing a familiar pattern of behavior on the internet in the face of long-unsolved criminal cases. Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Ambassador Ali Bahreini rejected that suggestion on Tuesday, however, echoing a statement from the country's foreign ministry spokesman. Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 23 June 2026 At Jenkins’ introductory news conference, Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam told reporters the Bucks would look to decide about trading Antetokounmpo before the draft, echoing a sentiment Horst shared in the final week of the season. Eric Nehm, New York Times, 23 June 2026 But Wood had also charged Whitehead with avoiding introspection, echoing an assessment that the novelist—who’d developed a self-protective reserve in childhood—was also beginning to reach. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
Adjective
  • With Hayward’s growing concern about the vitriolic condition of American politics, the phrase felt resonant.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
    Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
    Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • The Musical on the West End Wedding bells are ringing for actress Ana Villafañe.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Family members also tend to compensate early, repeating themselves or raising the volume long before the person experiencing the loss admits there’s an issue.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
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
Verb
  • But consumer advocate Patricia Kelmar is sounding the alarm over how the cards actually work.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Rafting and kayaking outfitters along the Colorado and Arkansas rivers are already sounding the alarm on water availability, which will likely hit river tourism hard later this summer — on track to mirror the ski industry’s decline from last winter.
    Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Anyone with information or footage can call the police on 101, quoting reference 01/7736458/26, or reach out anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Platforms like ServiceTitan are creating comprehensive operating systems, automating dispatch, quoting, and payments.
    Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Perhaps the most striking thing about this savage beatdown is its sweetly melodic backing track.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
    Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • That last part—easy and fast—is exactly why this product is resonating right now.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • This strategy has cultivated an outsized digital presence, resonating with consumers through nostalgia and Americana, proving effective in a competitive market.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Echoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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