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reverberating

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verb

present participle of reverberate
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
Verb
News of the attacks, which initially went unnoticed, is reverberating across Silicon Valley and Washington amid debates over how to address the advanced cybercapabilities of AI. Huo Jingnan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 With the beat reverberating off the walls, Nick would pull out one of the tiny pills, hold it steady between his fingers and scrape some dust off it into a shallow dish. Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 But with news of LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday reverberating around the league, the cold reality of next season is hitting the Warriors and their fan base. Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026 When the crash occurs, the object vaporizes and shock waves are sent reverberating through the Earth’s crust. Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026 The sound was low and resonant, reverberating after each blow. Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 Cannon talk is also reverberating in the run-up to Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Investors remain wary of the rising costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure, with the sell-off reverberating across global markets following a New York Times report that OpenAI is considering pushing back IPO timing to next year. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The crowd roared when the ball slammed into the net - a cacophony of sound reverberating around the stadium. David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberating
Adjective
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
    Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • These gems are believed to promote healing and emotional well-being, echoing the nurturing spirit of those born under earth signs.
    Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Clippers star Kawhi Leonard held a secret multi-million endorsement with Intuit Dome scoreboard maker Daktronics, echoing the Aspiration deal driving a yearlong NBA probe.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Archer Aviation has completed a piloted round-trip flight between Salinas Municipal Airport and Monterey Regional Airport, adding another real-world demonstration as the company prepares to launch commercial air taxi operations later this year.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional lazy Susans only work on round tables -- enter The Lazy Susan Revolution, a patented system designed specifically for long, rectangular and oval tables, bringing every dish within reach of every guest.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Add a burst of brightness to a quieter color scheme by way of vibrant shoes like the chartreuse wedges above.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Chili is molly-whopped into a substantive dish of various beans, bell peppers and tomatoes served with a vibrant sauce of yogurt, avocado, cucumber and lime.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • An intimate and deeply resonant debut that illuminates both a personal story and a generation shaped by violence.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • His work merges natural forms, found materials, scientific experimentation, and movement into an artistic language that is both personal and universally resonant.
    News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

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“Reverberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberating. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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