ECHOED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

echoed

verb

past tense of echo

as in sounded

to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves my calls for help echoed off the walls of the abandoned mine shaft

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as in repeated

to say after another the little brats sassed the babysitter by echoing in a singsong voice everything she said

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Recent Examples of echoed This narrative — that whoever was in the Jeep was attacking racial justice protesters and that protesters or their allies fired back in self-defense — was echoed in social media posts and throughout the encampment. — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 Democrat Xavier Becerra, Hilton’s opponent in the general election, has echoed Newsom’s stance. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Gomez echoed that the performance will bring together different genres of music that might surprise the audience. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 In a story echoed by several other musicians, Manning met Sauce playing piano on what’s called a casual, an unbilled private party or event. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 During his historic Super Bowl halftime performance, Benito echoed that statement. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Zendaya echoed his sentiment in an interview with Elle a few months later. — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Arbiser echoed the importance of planning ahead, noting that tattoo removal can be difficult, costly and may not erase the ink. — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 Stones later echoed his manager’s words on his availability, but reservations over his fitness are valid. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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Verb

That image stands in contrast to an epidemic of loneliness plaguing older adults that public health experts have sounded the alarm over for years.

— Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Then sending that same audience to a website that suddenly sounded formal and distant.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of sounded

Verb

Where products can be copied and technologies commoditized, sensory resonance creates a physiological memory that will beg to be repeated.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
All parties acknowledged that the season was not good enough and could not be repeated but agreed for Howe to remain in his role.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of repeated

Verb

Minutes after the fight ended, a lone 911 caller rang authorities to report the brawl.

— Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
According to the arrest report, detectives then found surveillance video showing the outside of the victim’s home moments before the two kidnappers rang the doorbell.

— KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of rang

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The British American classicist’s take on the film was especially notable because, last fall, Nolan quoted Wilson’s translation when telling Empire magazine why he was drawn to the story.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
What’s more, Outback Steakhouse treaded water on the sales front, while business at Texas Roadhouse and another competitor, LongHorn Steakhouse, nearly doubled, according to data from Technomic, quoted by Restaurant Business Magazine.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of quoted

Verb

What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Anderson is aware of how her character has resonated deeply with audiences, and has intentionally shaped her role in The Pitt to create a lasting impression.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of resonated

Verb

Indeed, this shallow California rich kid fantasy reverberated throughout the culture, shining a light on how outward appearances and perception can be put on a pedestal.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
The president has not yet attended any of the games, though his presence has still reverberated through the tournament.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of reverberated

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