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 Ranging from the sound of emergency sirens and birds screeching to low grunts and guttural hoots, their vocalizations reverberate from a sanctuary in the hot, dry hills of the Santa Clarita Valley, north of Los Angeles. — Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 The turmoil after the removal of former prime minister Imran through a vote of no confidence in April 2022 reverberated through the corridors of power at the PCB. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The 47-year-old father of three’s 20-point win over Larson came with a drawback that will reverberate in future campaigns. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 While the moon has reclaimed its serenity, the implications of the uncontrolled collision continue to reverberate. — Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reverberate

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echo

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The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Joe’s Sangeet outfit was tailored and hand-stitched by Lotus Bloom, and featured hot pink, black, and white beadwork that echoed the palette on Ramya’s lehenga.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

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