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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
  • Crowley's mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven't always been decisive in other primaries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • California is among multiple states, including Maryland and Connecticut, that have passed or are considering similar measures.
    Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Every thing about Mysaria has also been insufferable this season.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s also room for a couple of 3 stars, as the Super 11 is more about high school star power than recruiting ranking.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At night, the coyote howls echo through the development keeping residents awake.
    N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Democrat Xavier Becerra, Hilton’s opponent in the general election, has echoed Newsom’s stance.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In an exchange relationship, benefits are given with the expectation of comparable repayment; in a communal one, they’re given in response to need, on the assumption that care flows both ways over time.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Experts point out that there are no known examples of this sort of clothing in comparable sculptures from Anatolia or mainland Greece, so the garb reflects a local tradition distinct to the ancient kingdom of Lydia.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudi Arabian government has been dealing with the economic fallout from the war between the US and Iran, which launched late in February, and the subsequent effects on the oil markets that are so lucrative to the Saudi government.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Even absent Chinese aggression, people in Taiwan increasingly identify as Taiwanese and do not seem inclined to repeat Hong Kong’s experience of acquiescing to Chinese rule.
    Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Dodgers held onto their hope of repeating as World Series champions last year by one inch.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Fulton sees it as analogous to the insight embedded in a Visa network but reaching deeper into people's financial lives.
    Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Someone else decided which neighborhoods were worth covering, which chefs were worth celebrating, which women were worth quoting.
    Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • He’s quoted in the book extensively, but according to the acknowledgements did not consent to an interview.
    Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Ditto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditto. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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