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
New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
On our third day, a late-afternoon beach landing on Sante Fe deposited us amid a colony of sleeping sea lions, their barks and coughs reverberating across the sandy shore.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
But his other harsh rhetoric in relation to the Arctic territory and NATO allies is still reverberating across the alliance.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
These failures are not without reverberating consequences.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
While the list above reflects the best data available right now, Earth's magnetic field is still reverberating from last night's geomagnetic beating, and that lingering energy could give auroras an extra push farther south than expected.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But some Iranians chanted anti-Khamenei slogans from the windows of their homes Saturday night, the chants reverberating around neighborhoods in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan, witnesses said.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Barwick’s path led from a fascination with voices reverberating in a church’s sanctuary to the discovery of loop pedals and then on to lo-fi records crafted after a move to Brooklyn.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
The killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is reverberating across Capitol Hill where Democrats, and certain Republicans, are vowing an assertive response.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Part of the pleasure is watching Roberts and Grant at the peak of their powers, his mumbly charm reverberating off her undeniable spark.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
On our third day, a late-afternoon beach landing on Sante Fe deposited us amid a colony of sleeping sea lions, their barks and coughs reverberating across the sandy shore.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
But his other harsh rhetoric in relation to the Arctic territory and NATO allies is still reverberating across the alliance.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
These failures are not without reverberating consequences.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
While the list above reflects the best data available right now, Earth's magnetic field is still reverberating from last night's geomagnetic beating, and that lingering energy could give auroras an extra push farther south than expected.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But some Iranians chanted anti-Khamenei slogans from the windows of their homes Saturday night, the chants reverberating around neighborhoods in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan, witnesses said.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Barwick’s path led from a fascination with voices reverberating in a church’s sanctuary to the discovery of loop pedals and then on to lo-fi records crafted after a move to Brooklyn.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
The killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is reverberating across Capitol Hill where Democrats, and certain Republicans, are vowing an assertive response.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberating
Adjective
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Monday afternoon, seven state Assembly members and two state senators issued a statement calling on the board to delay the vote, echoing criticism from Uber that the public had insufficient time to consider it or the reasoning behind the change.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Campbell said there might be fewer rides overall, echoing Uber's sentiments.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The venue is scheduled to hold seven matches during the World Cup, including a round-of-32 game and a quarterfinal.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Located in the upscale Takanawa development, the sleek JW Marriott Tokyo fits right into Tokyo’s vibrant skyline, where 200 guest rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and Shinagawa City.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This oversized outdoor wreath features chrysanthemums and hydrangeas crafted from fade-resistant fabric designed to stay fresh and vibrant without the upkeep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To overcome this challenge, the team combined red and blue laser beams and passed them through a specialized chamber called an anti-resonant hollow core fiber.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The cello carried a low, resonant weight, a sound that seemed capable of lifting the room off the ground if allowed.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Reverberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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