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resounds

verb

present tense third-person singular of resound

as in celebrates

to proclaim the glory of folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore

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as in echoes

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

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Recent Examples of resounds The sisters’ mission involves a dangerous and violent road trip; the fierce Racine outdoes the sensitive Anaia in her bloodlust, and the drama, reminiscent of classical tragedy, resounds with mythopoetic overtones. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026 At the height of autumn, the leaves of the aspen trees drop to the ground like gold coins and the timber resounds with the song of the hermit thrush, the sweetest bird in the west. — New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 Here, the summer evening breeze ripples through the willows, and the terrace resounds with sounds of trout rising to catch the mayfly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Oliver’s call to make a new and serious response resounds with the June Jordan’s belief that, Poetry means taking control of the / language of your life. — Natalie Diaz september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025

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Comedian Tina Friml will host, and actor, comedian, activist and author Geri Jewell will receive the first Legacy Award, which celebrates people with disabilities whose contributions have impacted entertainment.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir, the special celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of the global entertainment icon.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

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