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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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho echoed that concern, warning Funston remains a serious threat.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Nik Popli, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Within this landmark, 225 rooms—including 13 singular train station suites—now serve as a design lover’s sanctuary where the echoes of steam engines meet a contemporary swing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
This Has Happened Before The performance echoed a 2013 game between North Carolina and Belmont, when a fan was heard belting out hits throughout the contest.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho echoed that concern, warning Funston remains a serious threat.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
For some lawmakers, the vote on a war powers resolution carried echoes of past moments when Congress went on record in matters of war.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Within this landmark, 225 rooms—including 13 singular train station suites—now serve as a design lover’s sanctuary where the echoes of steam engines meet a contemporary swing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Bahrain sounded sirens early Wednesday, warning of an incoming Iranian attack.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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For now, El Niño Bola rolls on, sounding aimless.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, skipping the opportunity to repeat as world champ might provide a nice break for Liu, who has grown weary of the intense attention she’s drawn since winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first step calls for identifying lessons to learn from a specific mistake or failure, to avoid repeating it in the future.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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She was regarded as the female Christ by her followers but accused of witchcraft by outsiders.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The age-old practice of saunas has captured the attention of the wellness zeitgeist, garnering a new generation of followers eager to tap into its benefits.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Detectives recovered a razor-sharp Milwaukee brand knife, a plastic storage tub with what looked like traces of blood, and wipes.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Geologists know this because ancient rocks found at low latitudes carry unmistakable traces of glaciers—evidence that ice once existed in regions that are warm today.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the show, created by Jonathan Glatzer, also captures something about the people that goes beyond caricature and that resonates at this particular moment.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Bears can only hope that Moore’s Packer-killing touchdowns will resonate years down the road as the start of a dynastic run that includes Super Bowls and parades.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many of the Iranians quoted in this article spoke to CNN under the condition of anonymity, citing concerns for their safety.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Beckstead, a CFP and vice president at First Horizon Advisors in Nashville, is quoted in AARP recommending that retirees consider holding 18 to 24 months of essential expenses in a liquid emergency fund.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though Cox has a small role and Panettiere returns, the lack of legacy characters makes this feel like a cheap imitator at times.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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For decades, Gallup’s company and its imitators improved their techniques.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This creature was a holdover, a relic of an earlier evolutionary era still hanging on while newer, more advanced animals were already evolving around it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yet, through careful restoration, elements like Pabst’s bar and other relics have been preserved and restored to showcase the rich history of this tie to Wisconsin’s past.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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