Definition of resonatenext
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 This resonated strongly with Chan, who in 2012 witnessed a fatal stabbing in London and bravely decided to testify in court. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 And its outlaw sensibility resonated with young audiences in the late‘60s. Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 And that just resonated for me. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 The project and Timmons' faith continue to resonate with Ventimiglia, even though the actor isn't Christian. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • His response was then echoed by laughter from those in the locker room.
    Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Then came the number that echoed loudest—another $1 million in exemplary damages, which is due usually for some type of bad behavior.
    Dave Lieber Feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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  • Any shift in tariff policy reverberates through shipping, warehousing, agriculture, and consumer prices.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide.
    Marina Dias, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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