resonates

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 In other words, people respond most strongly to what resonates with them personally. Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Revisiting his favourite restaurants, such as RPM Seafood and Pizzeria Portofino, resonates more than his six strikeouts back on the South Side. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Why Handmade Still Matters The story of By Winnie resonates during a time when hobbies are increasingly becoming more than just ways to pass the time. Aliyah Rodriguez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 In 2026, with America celebrating its 250th anniversary, the story of Eder Flag resonates more than ever. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026 His everyman story resonates with the masses. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 An option Kolluri and his fellow researchers found that resonates with near-retirees is the ability to convert 401(k) money into a type of annuity that automatically provides lifetime income. Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 June 2026 This resonates with those Israelis seeking a different kind of leader in an election being described as the most consequential in the nation’s history. Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026

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

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