resonate

verb

ˈre-zə-ˌnāt How to pronounce resonate (audio)
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 Ida Mae Cullen, the peppery widow of poet Countee Cullen, pipes up to remind the group, vigorously, that the Harlem Renaissance really lasted for just one decade, the 1920s, though its ripples began years before and resonated for decades after. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 These ultrasonic waves make the bubbles resonate, producing vibrations that move the surrounding fluid. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 New Balance continues to resonate with female teens, gaining 5 points of mindshare in the last three years, Andreeva noted. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Our name resonates far beyond the borders of the Czech Republic! — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonate
  1. echo
  2. reverberate
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  • Miller's attempt to recast the conversation about his divorce echoed efforts by other candidates who are struggling to overcome concerns about their character.
    — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The three-word message echoed her earlier defense of teenage fans caught in a confrontation at a Seattle Storm game after showing support for her stance on women’s sports.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of echo
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  • Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, said higher energy costs could reverberate down the supply chain, hitting consumers again.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That quick rise in interest costs is now reverberating throughout the global economy.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of reverberate

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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