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as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
a younger sister who was her echo all the while that they were growing up
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as in trace
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few stone carvings are the only echoes that remain of a once-mighty civilization
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Recent Examples of echo
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Porter’s point was broadly echoed in conversations with nearly a dozen California political operatives and strategists, several of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
This could be seasonal spikes in demand associated with spring break, holiday travel or new product launches, where their echoes may not only be reflected in the search data but also in the stock prices.
—Bob Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Verb
For others, this extraordinary and extraordinarily raw adaptation will echo Heller’s feeling that someone has indeed been tapping into their innermost thoughts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Porter’s point was broadly echoed in conversations with nearly a dozen California political operatives and strategists, several of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
The truck, which serves Mexican food, was parked across from a two-story home under construction, where the clang of hammers and thwack of nail guns sent echoes through the canyon.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
This could be seasonal spikes in demand associated with spring break, holiday travel or new product launches, where their echoes may not only be reflected in the search data but also in the stock prices.
—Bob Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
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The climate is sending us a blaring siren sounds and flashing lights.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The companion parents’ app, which is required for setting up the Yoto Mini, is packed with exclusive content, child-friendly podcasts, family-friendly radio stations, sleep sounds, and more.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Low-latency comms then ensure that the wheels repeat the steering commands with minimum lag.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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After all, just repeating the last story usually makes for a sequel that’s a flop.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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With almost 3 million followers on Instagram, Dr. Kennedy has become a favorite expert offering insight on how to build a stronger parent-child connection.Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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On Cyber Monday, Steele and PepsiCo hosted a first-of-its-kind partnership on TikTok Shop, with Steele promoting the company’s snacks in an hours-long live session via her own Canvas Beauty page, which counts nearly 500,000 followers.Noor Lobad, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Research has shown the highest traces of bird flu virus detected on the cow are around its mammary glands and in the milk itself, said Davis, a former dairy veterinarian.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Diclofenac, while effective at treating cattle ailments, proved deadly to vultures—even in trace amounts.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Maybe you are attached to your website or the messaging that has resonated with your donors for years.Howard Schiffer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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While serving under President Biden, Harris toured college campuses and focused on issues that resonate with students, like gun violence and climate change.Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The official death toll from Saturday’s cyclone hit rose to 22, with more than 1,400 people injured including 48 critically, according to the latest report from Mayotte Hospital quoted by Ambdilwahedou Soumaila, the mayor of the capital, Mamoudzou.Adrienne Surprenant and Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nelson is also quoted as seeming enthusiastic about the Big League Chew-Ford Gum relationship.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The existing wallpaper was a relic of the former tenant’s penchant for drama and glamour.Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, there’s an honor system — just take a drink, leave a donation and soak up the relics of a bygone era.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Syria’s war reverberated throughout the Middle East and deep into Europe, sparking one of the largest humanitarian crises since the end of World War II.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adani indictment’s aftershocks The aftershocks of the Adani Group’s indictment continue reverberating.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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