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 The script leans heavily on exposition — internal monologues, disembodied intercom voices, and hallucinatory flashbacks — to communicate lore that might have resonated more powerfully through action or environment. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026 But the release of Claude Code has resonated with both coders and non-coders and sparked a viral moment for the company that hasn’t been seen since ChatGPT’s debut. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 And that really resonated with me. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 His tactics reflect a new, more confrontational dynamic between public officials and activists who seek to capture encounters that will resonate on social media. Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • Fear of collateral damage to public safety Schnell echoed concerns raised by local sheriffs and police chiefs throughout Minnesota that criminals could exploit the chaos that has arisen during the federal surge.
    Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Persistent complaints and concerns about oversight within COPA, the agency’s workplace culture, the quality of investigations, as well as Kersten’s own public statements and appearances were chief among the reasons highlighted by CCPSA — claims all echoed in Haynam’s lawsuit.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • The Blackhawks dressing room was a rowdy scene after the game, their hoots and hollers reverberating throughout the bowels of the United Center.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Just a few years ago, what athletes had to say about social issues reverberated beyond sports.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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