resound
verb
re·sound
ri-ˈzau̇nd 
also -ˈsau̇nd
resounded; resounding; resounds
1
: to become filled with sound : reverberate
2
a
: to sound loudly
the gunshot resounded
b
: to produce a sonorous or echoing sound
3
: to become renowned
1
: to extol loudly or widely : celebrate
2
: echo, reverberate
3
: to sound or utter in full resonant tones
Examples of resound in a Sentence
The organ resounded throughout the church.
His speech resounded throughout the world.
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—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Pierce answered all of them in resounding, almost defiant, fashion.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Other than that, the backdrop to games is routinely serene, devoid of an edge, undercurrent of intimidation or resounding support.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Cunningham is considered the resounding favorite, though his validity as a candidate altogether has also been scrutinized on the grounds that he was always supposed to take this leap as a No. 1 draft pick.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Pierce answered all of them in resounding, almost defiant, fashion.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Resound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resound. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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resound
verb
re·sound
ri-ˈzau̇nd
1
: to become filled with sound : reverberate
the hall resounded with cheers
2
: to sound loudly
the organ resounds throughout the hall
3
: to become renowned
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