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 Platner ran a very strong campaign, and in fact, many of the issues that he’s raised are resonating all over this country. NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026 Chan’s biography may also resonate with voters in San Francisco, where the Chinese-American community accounts for 21% of the city’s population. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 Its nod to the heat, humidity and congestion of summer days, and to the cool air, darkness and freedom of summer nights emotionally resonated with the music-buying public. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Quinn said the idea especially resonated with him because his older brother was severely autistic, blind and developmentally disabled. Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • At night, the coyote howls echo through the development keeping residents awake.
    N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Democrat Xavier Becerra, Hilton’s opponent in the general election, has echoed Newsom’s stance.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • News of the attacks, which initially went unnoticed, is reverberating across Silicon Valley and Washington amid debates over how to address the advanced cybercapabilities of AI.
    Huo Jingnan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The chaos in Ceuta and nearby Melilla reverberates across Europe, fueling political attacks on Spain’s migration policies and prompting Italy and France to threaten tougher border measures.
    Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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