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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
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Removing non-tariff barriers to U.S. exports would echo the framework for a trade deal Trump reached with China during his first term that stipulated China would buy an additional $200 billion in U.S. exports over 2020 and 2021.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
This year’s edition of the springtime event still brought echoes of the 2023 strike and an industry last year trying to get on its feet amid numerous financial challenges.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Stewart’s conclusions echo those from a number of outside experts in recent years, including experts hired by the Sheriff’s Office, who recommended a series of reforms to improve the treatment of people in county jails.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Removing non-tariff barriers to U.S. exports would echo the framework for a trade deal Trump reached with China during his first term that stipulated China would buy an additional $200 billion in U.S. exports over 2020 and 2021.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Noun
Other Trump tariff comments to Time have echoes of government price setting, which conservatives have generally shunned.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
This year’s edition of the springtime event still brought echoes of the 2023 strike and an industry last year trying to get on its feet amid numerous financial challenges.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Building a life at sea Living on a ship for a prolonged period might sound boring to some, but the Grand World Voyages features an exhaustive list of experiences to keep passengers occupied.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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One time, her Owlet Sock sounded an alarm indicating that her baby, who was with their nanny, was not breathing.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The male repeats this behavior a few times before walking and then running around the female.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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This puts a major dent in their chances to repeat and jeopardizes their chances to compete next season and possibly beyond. Celtics star and 2024 Finals MVP, Jaylen Brown, was defeated in losing his partner in crime.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Pope Francis, the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and a champion of people on the margins, passed away at age 88 on Easter Monday, leaving vacant his seat at the head of the ancient institution with 1.4 billion followers worldwide.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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While religious leaders scramble to silence his growing influence, Jesus shares one last meal with his closest followers.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The forecast was also right for the evening, and there wasn’t a trace of rain before or after Lady Gaga’s show.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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But she had been provisionally suspended after testing positive for trace amounts of a performance-enhancing drug.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Hendler, a seasoned actor and director, brings a sharp eye to this latest feature, which is expected to resonate across Latin American and European markets.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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No, Tucker isn’t playing (because Tom Thibodeau barely plays reserves), but his veteran voice continues to resonate.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The Daily Mail also quoted McLaughlin, a Trump appointee under Noem as an assistant DHS secretary, as being totally supportive.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Officials who run a half-dozen public media stations spoke to NPR News for this story on condition they not be quoted, citing the sensitivity of the moment.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Sovereigns are stuck because their tools—and their stories—are relics.—
Jules Herd,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Mao’s violent mass movement shut down schools, paralyzed the government, shattered the economy, destroyed religious and cultural relics – turmoil that only subsided after the leader’s death in 1976.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Verb
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But the quandaries of loyalty, character and honor reverberate eerily.—
Leo Tran,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Facing unspeakable evil with the greatest – and unsuspected – resolve a human being can ever hope for, Jean Moulin’s story reverberates until today.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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