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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
Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Jan. 2025
Even before Monday afternoon’s victory in Colorado, Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes echoed some of the same thoughts before his team played one of just nine contests that face off before 5 p.m. local time this season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
But the echoes of the deadly riot still reverberate through Capitol Hill, as Democrats and Republicans continue to scuffle over which history of Jan. 6, 2021, will endure.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Similar warnings echo 150 miles southeast, among officers in a Ukrainian anti-tank unit in the Pokrovsk region, where Russian forces have been advancing for months.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Jan. 2025
Even before Monday afternoon’s victory in Colorado, Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes echoed some of the same thoughts before his team played one of just nine contests that face off before 5 p.m. local time this season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
Problems highlighted in the report echo issues that bedeviled millions of taxpayers during the pandemic, when the IRS shuttered its offices, causing many returns to get caught in a bottleneck, delaying refunds.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
But the echoes of the deadly riot still reverberate through Capitol Hill, as Democrats and Republicans continue to scuffle over which history of Jan. 6, 2021, will endure.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Playing Caribbean sounds with Jamaica’s pioneering Studio One record label by the age of 14, Alexander later migrated to the U.S., sharpened his musical skills, and became a global jazz star.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The National Weather Service is sounding the alarm about the potential for a winter storm in the Deep South this week.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Importantly, the exact pattern of floor movements – including their amplitude and speed – can be repeated for each assessment session.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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That rhythm begins with hunger, followed by eating until satiation, fully digesting the meal, and then repeating the cycle starting with hunger.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump has spent years convincing his followers that he's been victimized by political targeting.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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The other side is dedicated to Vishnu, the god of preservation, and his followers.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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These traces are valuable in cases where individuals try to hide their behavior.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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These nutrients support both bone growth and maintaining bone mineral density. Support bone growth and maintenance: Boron is a trace mineral essential for bone growth and maintenance, and raisins are one of the best food sources of boron.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Their reasoning has resonated in opposition to gas bans in communities across California, mainly from business associations and industry groups.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In 2022 three wealthy businessmen paid $55 million each for a ride aboard a SpaceX rocket that took them to the ISS—a figure that’s a lot closer to the 70 billion KRW amount quoted in the K-drama.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth was pushed out of the group over his alcohol abuse on the job, according to three sources quoted in the story.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Highland is a relic of several bygone eras: one in which burial grounds were segregated by race, but also one where cemeteries played a more active role in community and religious life.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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The pure simplicity of 2-D games like Tecmo Bowl, Pac-Man, and even the raging kitchen fires within The Sims, are relics of a more facile era in gaming.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Takeaway Offering doula benefits sends a powerful message that reverberates far beyond the birthing experience itself.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s 2017 decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a shock to U.S. allies and friends that still reverberates across Asia.—
Bilahari Kausikan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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