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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
  • Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Across the pond, All-Star Games don’t exist, and there really aren’t any similar types of contests.
    Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • That, however, does a disservice to the steel and desire shown by Spain, who are now both European and world champions, and also to the Argentine ability to lock in under pressure and produce when that gets turns up.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Easterseals Southern California Chief Advancement Officer Nancy Weintraub echoed that sentiment, pointing to the cultural momentum building around the relaunch.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Another subcontractor involved in the project echoed Sciame’s assessment, telling Curbed that most large-scale construction projects involve a rush toward completion.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 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
  • Some will be motivated to do so after engaging with soccer for the first time in June and July, during the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This South Florida city once known for spring break mayhem is all grown up, so book a post-cruise stay.
    Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 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
  • 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
  • Quantum versions of many classic math problems also come with analogous quantum proofs.
    Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • That means the answer to a buyer's question has to be near the top of the page, in plain prose, in a sentence the engine can quote without rewriting.
    Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • It’s expected that California insurers probably would collect the data over six months and use them to quote premiums for the next six-month period.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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“Ditto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditto. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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