echoing 1 of 2

present participle of echo
1
as in ringing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves my calls for help echoed off the walls of the abandoned mine shaft

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2
as in repeating
to say after another the little brats sassed the babysitter by echoing in a singsong voice everything she said

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echoing

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of echoing
Adjective
Girl Violence, the result of that introspection, announces Strauss’ new chapter with songs that bloom and twist around themselves, echoing the fear and delight and increasing clear-eyedness that came along with each fresh experience. Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 As the eclipse reaches its maximum for your location, points of light shining through small gaps, such as the holes of a colander or spaces between leaves, may appear as tiny crescents, echoing the scene in the sky. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025 That could provide a backup plan if the state charges hit snags, said Cassell, echoing another famous Utah case. Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 Researchers are now also echoing his concern. Michael Ruiz , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The pieces were rich with texture yet effortlessly functional, echoing the timeless craftsmanship that has defined the Patricia Nash brand for the past 15 years. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 This waterfront site, echoing the spirit of Buenos Aires’ old ports, fit the bill. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025 Forecasters say this fall will again tilt warmer and drier for Arizona, echoing a larger trend of autumn warming across the country. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025 In the hours after his death, comments echoing that view and supporting his actions started appearing on social media. Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
Verb
  • Alarm bells are ringing on a vital issue of energy and economic security.
    Fatih Birol, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of ringing the doorbell multiple times or crowding the front door while another group of trick-or-treaters is there, be patient and wait for your turn—it'll make the night much more enjoyable for you and everyone else.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Robots also offer consistency, repeating trials with no fatigue or variation.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Carrying signs and repeating calls, protestors urged lawmakers to protect the space agency's future.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • What makes these moments so powerful is the level of creativity, production, and storytelling quality that fans bring to their creations, transforming casual fandom into shared content that feels polished, inventive, and culturally resonant.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Led by scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, the team used a technique called resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS).
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The New York Yankeesare sounding the alarm after back-to-back blowout losses to the Detroit Tigers, an especially troubling development given the razor-thin margins in the current wild-card race.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Add strategic keywords without sounding robotic LinkedIn's search algorithm needs to find you, but your profile still needs to sound human.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Friedman assured the financial community that these hard times will pass, quoting Warren Buffett.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time Moss was rocking an earring and quoting Jeezy, Surtain was rounding into an All-American at Alabama.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
  • On Pressing Onward, Freedia is creating her own religious experience of sorts — one that marries the powerful peaks and sonorous valleys of gospel with the irrepressible, relentless energy of bounce.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • And with referrals driving the majority of its growth, TSC’s approach is resonating.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What’s selling Though companies are anxious to start a new season, soft fabrics, recycled cotton and fiber blends are resonating with clients for Fall/Winter 2026-2027.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • His flow, while indeed reminiscent of Max B, has its own melodic pocket that could easily fit in the context of jazz or pop music.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines.
    Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Echoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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