Definition of resonatenext
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 Kelly was first elected in 2013, campaigning on a message of gun control that resonated in the district that includes Chicago’s South Side, suburbs and farmland. ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Gender Queer supplies this missing vocabulary in clear and accessible language that will resonate with trans readers of any age, while also making these experiences legible to those who haven’t shared them. Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026 Garrett told Fox News Digital the show’s themes of reinvention resonated with her personally, particularly after major life changes in recent years. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 So far, Democratic messaging on affordability has seemed to resonate in the area. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • Cole Gahagan, the president and CEO of Learfield, echoed Buddie’s comments, praising the partnership between the two companies.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Jennette Jurado from Death Valley’s Public Information Team echoed that warning, noting that strong winds and hot temperatures over the weekend had probably contributed to a floral decline.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • But what had been a fairly uneventful ceremony was interrupted by the shouting of a racial slur, leading to a controversy that has continued to reverberate.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The shockwaves reverberating through the gas, diesel and home heating oil markets are tied back to the surging price of crude oil.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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