resonates

verb

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 Democrats have hoped to mount a comeback in the diverse, populous and economically dynamic state but have struggled to craft a message that resonates with the state’s electorate. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 That deep dive into the psychology, or maybe pathology, of success resonates far beyond tennis playing. — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 His death still resonates, according to Christopher Benson, Till Institute co-founder, journalist, attorney and associate professor at Northwestern University. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The film, about a boy in Mexico who goes to the Land of the Dead in search of his musical idol, resonates with the culture of many Southern Californians in Disneyland’s backyard. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Director Alina Șerban tells a deeply personal story that resonates far beyond the screen. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 That message resonates with Yaffa and Moshe Bachar, who came to the rally from northern Israel. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 In the holy city of Karbala during the commemoration of Arbaeen, the story of the killing of Imam Hussein 1,400 years ago, resonates down through the centuries. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 Many signs have multiple stones depending on the birth month, giving people flexibility to choose which crystal resonates most with them. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

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