resonates

Definition of resonatesnext
present tense third-person singular of resonate
as in echoes
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 resonates For Babenko, the story of Aeneas resonates beyond the stage. ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026 Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not just in his music but in his humanity, in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and his personal demons. Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 Takaichi has proposed tougher policies on immigration and foreigners, something that resonates with a growing frustration in Japan. Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026 Luenemann, one of the organizers of the Fishers walkout, said this issue resonates deeply with himself and his 800 classmates who participated. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026 And her impact still resonates in Alvarez's life today. Autumn Barnes, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026 Stricter on immigration and foreigners Takaichi has proposed tougher policies on immigration and foreigners, something that resonates with a growing frustration in Japan. Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 That message resonates with progressives. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026

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“Resonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonates. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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