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as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of
folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore
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Recent Examples of resound
Double dunks Tennessee, which jumped out to a 7-0 lead, helped build that largest advantage with a pair of resounding dunks.
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
Bornauw was every inch the Belgian giant the club recruited in the summer, proving strong in the tackle and resounding in the air, and even celebrated a decisive block on Hugo Ekitike in the second half.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
After her resounding victory at a jury trial three months ago, Cardi B prevailed again Friday over the security guard who claimed the Grammy-winning rapper scratched her face with an acrylic fingernail outside a Beverly Hills doctor’s office in 2018.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2025
Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
Bornauw was every inch the Belgian giant the club recruited in the summer, proving strong in the tackle and resounding in the air, and even celebrated a decisive block on Hugo Ekitike in the second half.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
After her resounding victory at a jury trial three months ago, Cardi B prevailed again Friday over the security guard who claimed the Grammy-winning rapper scratched her face with an acrylic fingernail outside a Beverly Hills doctor’s office in 2018.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2025
Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resound
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In a statement on Friday, Lamont praised Quiros’ record as commissioner and thanked him for his years of service.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pennsylvania senators praise decision to strike Iran Democratic Senator John Fetterman took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the operation.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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His response was then echoed by laughter from those in the locker room.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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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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Her family still talks about her and celebrates her birthday, her sister told KOLD.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Located on the southwestern tip of Costa Rica in the Puntarenas province, Pavones is a remote coastal village that’s highly celebrated for its surf.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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May God bless the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every year, the ranch honors Black history with a Juneteenth celebration — Leimert Park drummers blessed the land during the 2025 event.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Resound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resound. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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