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April 30, 2026

reverberate

/rɪˈvəːbəreɪt/verb

To echo repeatedly; to keep having an effect over time.

Example sentences

  • “The thunder reverberated across the valley for several seconds.”
  • “News of the scandal reverberated through the whole industry.”

Works for big spaces and big news alike: sound reverberates through a hall, and a decision reverberates for years.

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