as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

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Recent Examples of resonate That that resonates so powerfully with so many people across the world is in itself a hopeful testament to the kindness and quality of human beings. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2025 The sweet moment quickly resonated with viewers, garnering over 50,000 likes and almost 400,000 views. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025 So lift your glass, embrace the moment, and let your words be a gift that resonates with everyone present. Matt Abrahams, Time, 12 July 2025 Robinson said her books, more so than ones about white characters, resonate with Black readers. Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • This is echoed in the U.S. and regions across the world.
    Javier Cavada, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Those worries were echoed by Jon Fansmith, senior vice president for government relations and national engagement at the American Council on Education, the country's main higher education association.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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  • The ripple effects of the Medicaid and food stamp provisions will reverberate across public colleges and universities.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2025
  • According to the 2025 Faster Payments Barometer, the impact of payment delays reverberates throughout the entire organization.
    Dave Glaser, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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