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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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
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The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As marching bands passed by, the music echoing through the city streets, people danced and cheered.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some argued without evidence that Indian Americans were committing visa fraud, echoing recent charges from Texas Republicans, and stealing jobs from Americans whose ancestors emigrated longer ago.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 6-foot Paul recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 65-35 win against San Jacinto Leadership Academy in a Division 7 first round game.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The most popular shape is round (26 percent), followed by oval (25 percent).—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kelly’s emotional two-dimensionality increases our anger on behalf of Pidgeon’s Carolyn, a vibrant professional woman who sees her life and her career toxified by the paparazzi and the press.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By translating the in-person atmosphere into compelling, culturally resonant content, Kors amplified engagement and sustained momentum across channels, said ListenFirst.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her voice is intimate and resonant, whether cut up into indistinct background flurries or pushed to the front of the mix.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Reverberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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