as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the temple was filled with the reverberating sound of the gong
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as in echoing
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 reverberating
Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Those changes have rocked the exhibition business in ways that are still reverberating today.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Vance asked the Hungarian voters, cheered on by a standing ovation and whoops reverberating around the city’s MTK Sportpark arena.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The nearly six-week-long war in Iran may be occurring thousands of miles away from NATO headquarters, but its impacts are reverberating throughout Europe in the form of ballooning fuel prices and the risk of energy shortages.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
But the price shocks are reverberating throughout the world economy.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
First one, then another, is obliterated in a puff of smoke, sending explosions reverberating through the apartment block several seconds later.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Budgetary woes reverberating across Massachusetts cities and towns are prompting a fight over a beloved zoo in Attleboro, as the mayor faces fierce backlash with her plan to change the park’s operations to reduce costs.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
As Jordan sat, his mother by his side, overwhelmed by the magnitude of what had just happened, the roar of approval reverberating through the auditorium, my body, seemingly flooded with butterflies, appeared to dissolve into the screen.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
More than a week later, that choice is still reverberating through finance and regulatory circles.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Those changes have rocked the exhibition business in ways that are still reverberating today.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Vance asked the Hungarian voters, cheered on by a standing ovation and whoops reverberating around the city’s MTK Sportpark arena.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The nearly six-week-long war in Iran may be occurring thousands of miles away from NATO headquarters, but its impacts are reverberating throughout Europe in the form of ballooning fuel prices and the risk of energy shortages.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
But the price shocks are reverberating throughout the world economy.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
First one, then another, is obliterated in a puff of smoke, sending explosions reverberating through the apartment block several seconds later.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Budgetary woes reverberating across Massachusetts cities and towns are prompting a fight over a beloved zoo in Attleboro, as the mayor faces fierce backlash with her plan to change the park’s operations to reduce costs.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
As Jordan sat, his mother by his side, overwhelmed by the magnitude of what had just happened, the roar of approval reverberating through the auditorium, my body, seemingly flooded with butterflies, appeared to dissolve into the screen.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberating
Adjective
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Game 2 started echoing Game 1 after halftime, when Towns finally found rhythm and the Knicks looked like the more gifted team all over again.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Footage circulating in local media appears to show the suspect positioned atop the structure as visitors rushed for safety below, with gunfire echoing across the site.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dreams of ocean-view lots and Mediterranean-style villas were relegated to the round file.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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My room, outfitted with a round bed and a freestanding tub, edged into Austin Powers territory—outrageous in theory, wildly practical in reality (especially with the tub offering an impeccable sightline to the TV).—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tiles and accessories are designed to mix and match so players can create a beautiful mahjong setup that reflects their personal style -- from colorful tiles to vibrant mats, racks, tile shufflers and carryall bags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plant honeysuckle for its vibrant blooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Vineland is wildly different—set in a different decade and full of Pynchon’s typically batty rocket-flights of fancy—but PTA finds a thread of resonant plot and character that feels true to the source material and ripped from our very dark headlines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are moments, in director Joe Mantello’s grand and spare production, set in a kind of purgatorial garage, when Lane’s innate funnyman persona casts resonant shadows.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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