resound

verb

ri-ˈzau̇nd How to pronounce resound (audio)
Definition of resoundnext
1
as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore

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2
as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves thunder resounded across the plain

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Recent Examples of resound The hearing room resounded with charges of manipulation and urgent calls for action. — Daniel Yergin, Time, 20 June 2026 Both Paxton and Platner won resounding victories in their primaries over more establishment candidates who were comparatively free of scandal. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Haitian soccer fans, still elated after Les Grenadiers’ resounding 4-0 win over New Zealand in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, will have another opportunity to see their World Cup team on Friday against Peru at Nu Stadium in Miami, the final warmup match before the tournament kicks off next week. — Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 The hymn’s plea resounded in the cavernous venue after the director cut us off. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for resound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resound
  1. praise
  2. echo
  3. celebrate
  4. bless
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  • Trump did strike some notes of unity, praising the Secret Service and denouncing political violence.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The guide praised Stubborn Seed’s commitment to sustainability.
    — Connie Ogle July 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of praise
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  • Other protest signs echo the irreverent tone of social media, with memes and pop culture references woven into the demonstrations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Just before the surprise could begin, however, a deafening crack of thunder echoed across the property.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of echo
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  • Retired tech executive David Cancel and scientist Amanda Cirello recently celebrated their lavish wedding on Isola del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • There’s a set that celebrates postal workers, another depicting bald eagles at every life stage from awkward chick to majestic icon of Americana, and one that is smattered with colorful Route 66 landmarks.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
Definition of celebrate
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  • The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it).
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Was blessed to live in Denver for all of those Red Wings-Avs playoff matchups.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of bless

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“Resound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resound. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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