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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
The payments were introduced following a 2024 assassination attempt on Fico, who was shot and gravely wounded after a government meeting, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe. ABC News, 4 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 Some of the most divisive issues reverberating throughout the Democratic Party were on full display in the New York primary Tuesday night. Elena Moore, NPR, 24 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 Kristen McCowan, the Dodgers’ VP of Government Affairs and Community Relations, has seen the reverberating impact. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 June 2026 So far, Microsoft has been largely absent from the calls to break up Big Tech reverberating through political campaigns and the halls of Congress. Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 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
  • Then came the Argentinian futbol fight songs, echoing across the stadium as each section seemed to be packed with ticket holders who seemed to know the Spanish lyrics by heart.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The proposal has drawn concern from some customers and from nearly every City Council member, who signed a letter echoing concerns about how the changes could impact nearby residents who shop and work at the store.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • To cut the kiwi into round slices, set the kiwi on the cutting board on one of its curvy sides.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Adjective
  • But while the actor has been known to dabble in more neutral hues of the shimmering effect, this new shade is a vibrant, vinegary departure.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026
  • Wacky animal sidekicks once felt vibrant in a holistic world of artifice; here, a goggle-eyed rooster just looks diseased.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • With Hayward’s growing concern about the vitriolic condition of American politics, the phrase felt resonant.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
    Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

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“Reverberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberating. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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