as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

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Recent Examples of resonate When mental health support is inaccessible or simply doesn't resonate with a teen's experience, many give up on seeking help at all. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 Here’s pro-approved advice for navigating lovers’ spats By Will Speros Are Dark Woods Making a Comeback? From cabinetry to millwork to flooring, the comfort of richer wood hues resonates again in uncertain times By Jessica Ritz AD PRO’s 2025 Outdoor Forecast Welcome to a new era of outdoor design. Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025 This conversation explores how filmmakers create work that resonates globally by embracing their roots, along with the creative potential and challenges of telling culturally nuanced stories across borders. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025 Emanuel argued that the Democratic Party should prioritize everyday concerns that resonate with voters — like healthcare, education, and the rising cost of living — rather than internal debates or revisiting the 2024 election. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • Jazmin Delgado, the victim’s cousin, echoed those words in an interview with KABC-TV.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
  • That’s not the only way Leo XIV echoed the voice of his predecessor, Like the late Pope Francis, Leo has also been a strong supporter of the need to confront the threats of climate change.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
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  • But the quandaries of loyalty, character and honor reverberate eerily.
    Leo Tran, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
  • Facing unspeakable evil with the greatest – and unsuspected – resolve a human being can ever hope for, Jean Moulin’s story reverberates until today.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 May 2025

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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