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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
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Elsewhere in Las Vegas, dealers echoed Reardon’s comments about the rising popularity of smaller timepieces, especially those with a distinctly jewelry-like essence.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Using money from depositors who had the right to withdraw their funds on demand to finance long-term, illiquid investments with an uncertain and distant payoff was a highly risky strategy—and one with echoes of what is currently creating turmoil among private credit funds today.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
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Verb
Tom Hogen-Esch, political science professor at California State University Northridge, echoed the timing element in this race.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Elsewhere in Las Vegas, dealers echoed Reardon’s comments about the rising popularity of smaller timepieces, especially those with a distinctly jewelry-like essence.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Noun
The second notable feature involved an echo.
—Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Using money from depositors who had the right to withdraw their funds on demand to finance long-term, illiquid investments with an uncertain and distant payoff was a highly risky strategy—and one with echoes of what is currently creating turmoil among private credit funds today.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Bahrain’s interior ministry also sounded warning sirens urging residents to seek shelter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The journey might sound heavy on logistics—with flights, ferries and shuttles—but it couldn’t be handled more seamlessly by Bawah staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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Richard Pryor, a Bruce acolyte, eventually concluded after a visit to Africa in 1979 that repeating the n-word hadn’t diluted it at all.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The backstory The Ritz-Carlton Maldives opening is bittersweet for followers of Kerry Hill, the late, venerated Australian architect responsible for some of the most legendary hotels in the last quarter-century (including several Aman properties and The Datai Langkawi).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The Eternal Values promise Mierers lured followers in with discussions of enlightenment and mental clarity, often revolving around diet, exercise, celibacy, and the willingness to give up material possessions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
Noun
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There was no trace of pink or Lionel Messi on this night.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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While a couple of other states have similar bills, none are named after Kirk, the conservative activist whose rhetoric has both offended and resonated with many.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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That carryover effect is one reason skillcations resonate differently than other forms of travel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Fired 60 Minutes veteran Scott Pelley hasn’t quoted poet John Masefield in any of his scathing statements since embattled CBS News chief Bari Weiss and new newsmagazine EP Nick Bilton canned him for rejecting their regime earlier this week.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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One of the more direct imitators of the SpaceX model is Blue Origin.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Three Things That Define the Category Understanding what distinguishes a genuine moonshot company matters more now that the category has attracted imitators — organizations that have adopted the language of transformation without the underlying architecture.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Otherwise, there's The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, a relic kept intact since 1756 with seafood dishes that match its coastal atmosphere.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Other public recognitions and relics of Kahanamoku’s story exist around Orange County.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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