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echoing

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verb

present participle of echo
1
as in ringing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves my calls for help echoed off the walls of the abandoned mine shaft

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2
as in repeating
to say after another the little brats sassed the babysitter by echoing in a singsong voice everything she said

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Recent Examples of echoing
Verb
The somber crowd created a memorial and demanded ICE leave Minnesota, echoing the outrage that followed George Floyd’s death. Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 The message echoing through the halls of Davos this year was that businesses and governments should no longer be putting plans in place to navigate periods of temporary disruption. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Accessories, once expected to be sensible, are now allowed to be ornamental, even a little impractical, echoing fashion’s broader move toward maximalism (finally). Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 That was the postgame’s widespread theme, with coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy echoing that praise. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026 Another video verified by NBC News appears to show security forces firing automatic weapons at demonstrators, the shots echoing through the streets. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026 Most devices are designed to automatically respond to these pings by echoing them back to the sender. Alberto Dainotti, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026 The fireplace tile carries a personal backstory, its pattern echoing the original Laura Ashley fabric from a pair of wingback chairs the family has reupholstered for decades, a subtle nod from Thacker to a memory that still feels at home here. Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026 While typical pesto is a bright, earthy green, this zesty version gives it a bold red hue, echoing its' punchy and bold flavor. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
Adjective
  • Pawel had a deep, resonant voice that narrated the experience in a profound way.
    Sally Susman, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The film artfully blends wacky gags and references with resonant themes that affect our world, including discrimination and unconscious bias, satisfying viewers of all ages.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And the dream is a riverfront filled with mangroves, a waterfront open air classroom for the students to use during the school week and the public to use on weekends and summers, plus a floating boardwalk ringing the whole thing for the community to experience nature.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This week, his phone hasn't stopped ringing.
    Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Do all your reps on this side before switching sides and repeating.
    Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Spray affected areas thoroughly, and wipe the plant to remove webs, repeating the process every few days, says Peters.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • ElevenLabs – ElevenLabs can quickly import a voice, train itself, and then output convincing-sounding audio from a text as if that person really said it.
    Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Questions are framed carefully to avoid sounding critical.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Bible-quoting videos that ICE is using to recruit agents have a certain logic behind them.
    Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Casar closed his speech by quoting Good’s wife.
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Driven by salsa’s infectious rhythms and reimagined through a modern lens, the song — which bridges generations and honors tradition — laces Fonsi’s soaring vocals with Feid’s smooth, melodic voice.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Max Martin has been incredibly successful navigating stylistic change because his work is always built upon strong musical fundamentals, clear structure, melodic sensibility, and intentionality.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That yearning shows up clearly in the recipes resonating most right now.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • For businesses, the key is tracking how trends are resonating across multiple regions and communities.
    Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Echoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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