resonates

Definition of resonatesnext
present tense third-person singular of resonate
as in echoes
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 resonates When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote that resonates with them, sophomore guard Olivia Olson provided one that truly encapsulates the Wolverines heading into the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds. CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 That number resonates for good reason with Herb Alpert. Dave Gil De Rubio, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026 At a certain point, Frenza begins to emit a low, monotonous sound with a frequency that resonates with the creaking of the oldest oak branches on Park Avenue. Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 My hope is that our campaign resonates with people from all walks of life and serves as a rallying cry for all of us to protect birthright citizenship. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026 The question of what resonates with China’s hundreds of millions of consumers extends beyond cultural and technological borders. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026 But Shelley resonates just as intensely, said Catherine Belling, an associate professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 But Luiselli’s depiction of parents made myopic or careless in the face of polycrisis obviously still resonates. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 Stealing the hearts of cool girls everywhere is Victoria’s Secret’s PINK brand, which clearly resonates in a big way, coming in at number two overall. Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Resonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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