Definition of reverberatenext
as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the sound of thunder reverberated from one end of the mountain pass to the other

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Recent Examples of reverberate The legacies of this destruction reverberate through Plains Indigenous communities today. The Conversation, 4 June 2026 Brown’s impact rippled beyond that one project, touching many communities around Atlanta and reverberating through his family. Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 The controversy has extended far beyond the state’s Quiet Corner and has reverberated across the state into other political races. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026 The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday's annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei. ABC News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reverberate
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echo
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  • The soft, rhythmic sound of small waves striking the base of the pillars echoed around them.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Versace’s strapless, knee-length satin dress is precisely draped, its folds echoing the movement of water.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026

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“Reverberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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