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Definition of dittonext

ditto

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verb

as in to echo
to say after another since you've said what I wanted to say—only better—I will just ditto your comments in my final report

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Recent Examples of ditto
Adjective
The American designer currently has a network of 19 flagships, including a unit at East 26th Street and Madison Avenue, where a Woolrich Black Label shop-in-shop will be installed, ditto for his boutique in Los Angeles. Martino Carrera, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024 Elina Svitolina last year is one such example — ditto home hope Johanna Konta in 2017. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 11 July 2024 Or, put another way, and to reference a movie from the early ’90s this time, ditto. Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2023
Adverb
The offensive line is decent, ditto the defensive line and the young corners. Gary Gramling, SI.com, 8 Oct. 2017 Ditto his ability to transcend even so-so songs through the sheer force of his musical skills and personality. George Varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 Aug. 2017 The seeds did improve yield compared with the local Obatanpa variety, but Ghanaians couldn’t afford to purchase more for the following year’s crop; ditto the chemical inputs (pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers) that ensured success. Sarah McColl, Smithsonian, 26 July 2017 Yes, chairs on wheels whiz in and out, ditto a desk, people run around in circles and bob up and down at will. Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 31 May 2017
Verb
Beckham dittoed the sentiment and said that Grutman is always present at her fashion shows. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 June 2025 The Hyundai is too low to think of as an SUV, and ditto the Chevy. Michael Frank, Ars Technica, 22 May 2024 The dramatic setting seemed less overwrought somehow, given the quality of the food—ditto the balletic service. Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 30 Mar. 2023 Be sure to try the courgette blossoms stuffed with ricotta, taleggio and black olives, ditto the pumpkin and rosemary risotto with roasted tofu. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 If Colossal proves successful on reincarnating the woolly mammoth—ditto the thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger—expect a variety of new ethical questions to arise on how to handle the creature and potential reintroduction issues. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 30 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditto
Adjective
  • Conditions at similar holding rooms in San Francisco were challenged in a recent lawsuit, and the agency was ordered by a federal judge to improve conditions and reduce the length of time that people were kept there.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Adverb
  • Peyton also sits on the Legislature’s Anti-Crime, DEI, Justice & Law Enforcement and Land Use committees, as well as several ad hoc committees.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Other protest signs echo the irreverent tone of social media, with memes and pop culture references woven into the demonstrations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Just before the surprise could begin, however, a deafening crack of thunder echoed across the property.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Adverb
  • Energy is a key input into many goods and services given its broad use across the economy and so higher prices may fuel inflation.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Under Georgia law, a judge can decide whether a defendant serves that sentence in prison or on probation, so Colin Gray could be released Thursday.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • This summer will not repeat the last, where 14 new players arrived at a cost of £170million ($228m) to ruthlessly overhaul a promotion-winning squad.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The same graphic is repeated on the Baggy Utility Shorts, Loose Jeans and Straight Jeans as embroidery on their coin pockets.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Any autonomous physical unit must demonstrate something at least analogous to an understanding of the laws of the physical world.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The influencer or their manager can then quote a real number instead of a padded one.
    Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Each lender should be quoting rates on the same loan program.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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“Ditto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditto. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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