REVERBERATE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

reverberate

verb

ri-ˈvər-bə-ˌrāt

Definition of reverberate

as in to echo

to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the sound of thunder reverberated from one end of the mountain pass to the other

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Recent Examples of reverberate The decision to take over play-calling duties reverberated throughout the Broncos’ locker room. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Her bravery reverberates across the country and the crimes against her will not go unpunished. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 Jefferson never responded directly to the accusations, which reverberated among his political opponents for the rest of his life and beyond. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for 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

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