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 Such an approach could resonate more deeply with voters, according to several groups and individuals who have been drafting oversight plans and advising members of Congress. — Justin Papp,garrett Downs,megan Cassella, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 Maybe that’s why stories of happy-go-lucky, child-free men suddenly confronted with ensuring a child’s well-being—think About a Boy, or even the patently absurd Three Men and a Baby—often resonate. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 When a story resonates in one format, appetite grows across all others. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 That concern may have resonated especially across the startups and venture capital firms in Silicon Valley who are not quite billionaires yet but have aspirations to become one. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • California officials have previously said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters -- a sentiment that the federal judge presiding over the case echoed in his blistering order denying the federal government's request.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • California officials have previously said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters — a sentiment that the federal judge presiding over the case echoed in his blistering order denying the federal government's request.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
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  • This allowed the filmmakers to capture BioWare’s finale chapter, as the news of the studio’s closure reverberated through the gaming industry.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Every bounce of the ball, swish of the net, ref’s whistle and directive from the sideline reverberated through the building.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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