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Recent Examples of parrot
Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
In mid-2025, when mainstream analyst firms were still parroting uncritical AI hype before investor sentiment turned cold in December, the number of US AI users who regularly paid for the privilege stood at a whopping 3 percent.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Monika Sangar is the founder of Prego Dalliance Sanctuary, a nonprofit parrot rescue and refuge.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
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Verb
The moment has been so baked into America's cultural cake that Tea Party Republicans parroted the phrase, not realizing that the film is a satire of sheep mentality and the man who authored it (screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky) was a political lefty.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
In mid-2025, when mainstream analyst firms were still parroting uncritical AI hype before investor sentiment turned cold in December, the number of US AI users who regularly paid for the privilege stood at a whopping 3 percent.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
In another Brazilian parrot success story, the blue-and-yellow macaw recently returned to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Monika Sangar is the founder of Prego Dalliance Sanctuary, a nonprofit parrot rescue and refuge.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parrot
Verb
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During closing arguments before the jury Tuesday, Grossman’s attorney, Esther Holm, echoed that claim.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Charlotte Mather-Taylor, the director of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, echoed the sentiment on the importance of mental activity.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The tasks will gradually reveal various ape facts as well as tip guests to the zoo’s conservation efforts.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Kingdom was a continuation of the trilogy produced starting in 2011 that rebooted the franchise and focused on the rise of the ape leader known as Caesar.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Also making history was Sherman Oaks Notre Dame senior JJ Harel, who repeated as boys high jump champion at 7-2.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Their bills just need a rubber stamp from the Legislature.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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There will be more rubber stamps on the way, as other shops still lag.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The motion quoted from disciplinary findings in the case of the unidentified judge.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The times quoted refer to the local time zone, in this case Eastern Daylight Time.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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John Monaghan, also warning the sewer visitors and their potential copycats.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Tung Tung Tung Sahur has spawned legions of copycats and spinoffs.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This energetic entertainer is also efficient, practical, and a man of variety, who just as easily whips up pancakes, bacon, and breakfast hash as fajitas, hibachi-style fried rice, and smash burgers without sweating a bead.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Singer/entertainer Josephine Baker (1906) and poet Allen Ginsberg (1926) were born on June 3.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Microdrama performer Sam Myerson will narrate the series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parrot. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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