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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
ABC News, 10 June 2026
While their calls echoed those made by several politicians, the demonstrations were encouraged online by far-right activists, including Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, as well as tech billionaire Elon Musk.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 10 June 2026
King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
The Sweet Spot Between Design and Fragrances Olfactory Signals’ echo is resonating further afield among design-native brands.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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Verb
Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist and director of Epidemic and Pandemic Management at the WHO, also spoke at the briefing and echoed many of the same concerns.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
While their calls echoed those made by several politicians, the demonstrations were encouraged online by far-right activists, including Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, as well as tech billionaire Elon Musk.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Noun
Loud crowds, bad lighting, wind noise, echo-heavy rooms or chaotic backstage areas can make content feel unprofessional no matter how good the conversation itself is.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
The Sweet Spot Between Design and Fragrances Olfactory Signals’ echo is resonating further afield among design-native brands.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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In that post, Wyden, a staunch Democrat, sounded a lot like Florida's Rick Scott, one of the most conservative members of the Senate.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Two hours of resistance training may sound like a lot.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
Verb
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There was no call – and the story repeated itself seconds later when Bridges took a hand to the face from a Spurs defender.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Now many who helped build this movement say the next generation must continue fighting to be seen to be heard, and never take for granted how quickly history can repeat itself.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Llontop, who grew up watching the World Cup, arrived at the pick-up match with her two children — and even documented her journey getting there on TikTok to her more than 50,000 followers.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Hogan demanded his followers to train, say their prayers and eat their vitamins.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 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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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The sting resonated with Seanna Martinez, who showed CBS News Miami a photo from her teen years, recalling how predators groomed her online, convincing her to send explicit photos to men.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The prices aren’t quoted but top-end C Seed ultra-luxury self-folding TVs are over US$400,000, so the Bugatti gogglebox could be approaching half a million.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Reuters quoted two regional sources as saying the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10 billion, more than $3 billion of which had already been delivered.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Their clothes inspired imitators.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Disclosure Day marks Steven Spielberg’s return to the UFO phenomenon, but the film feels like a relic from a simpler time.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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These relics stand as reminders of those who came before, setting the scene.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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