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Recent Examples of parrot
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The study, by an international group of scientists, discovered that this method of learning – known as third-party imitation – is not exclusive to humans as was widely thought, and could help explain the subtleties of parrot culture and social interactions.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Consistent avoidance of risk, parroting leadership views without critique and silencing ideas or opinions are all signs of SQM dominance.
—Venkat Rao, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Take out yer triangular hat (a tricorn), eye patch, brass earrings, shoulder parrot, sword and scabbard, hook for a hand, and peg for a leg.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The study, by an international group of scientists, discovered that this method of learning – known as third-party imitation – is not exclusive to humans as was widely thought, and could help explain the subtleties of parrot culture and social interactions.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
While both networks regularly court pro-Trump conservatives by parroting the Trump administration’s agenda on their airwaves, the lawsuit showcases Newsmax’s ambitions to carve up Fox’s conservative, pro-Trump audience – even as Fox’s ratings have soared during the second Trump administration.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Consistent avoidance of risk, parroting leadership views without critique and silencing ideas or opinions are all signs of SQM dominance.
—Venkat Rao, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parrot
Verb
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The governor echoed these remarks.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump replaced Kugler with White House economist Stephen Miran, who has echoed the president's call for much lower interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump has a long history of moving from one tactic to another, like an ape branching between trees.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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For instance, at one point the actor costumed as the ape in his lair behind the scenes moves steadily towards the camera, his proportions swelling to gigantic visual proportions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whether Thompson can repeat last year’s excellence remains to be seen, and for now, the model is cautious, rating him as the league’s 15th-best goalie.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His message to Dodger teammates was utilize every opportunity, like the chance to repeat as World Series winners for the first time since the Yanks won three in a row from 1998-2000.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That meant she would not be permitted to exercise her scientific expertise or protect the agency’s independence – she would be forced into the role of a rubber stamp.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Russia's prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, signed a decree proposed by the Cabinet on August 25 to withdraw from the convention, and Putin has now submitted this to the Duma, which is likely to rubber stamp it.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soon after his arrival, Johnson posted an X message quoting Bukele.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ferrer testified against her, quoting harsh language from her verdict.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Survivor began this season by introducing its biggest character through his enthusiasm, his story, and a lighthearted copycat routine.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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This restaurant copycat is easy to prepare, and incredibly rich and delicious.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shaun rose to fame in the late 1970s to early 1980s as both a teen idol and entertainer.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cage's Rayford Steele, for example, was played by God's Not Dead star and conservative entertainer Kevin Sorbo.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Young made history as the first Black performer to win two back-to-back Tony Awards and to be nominated four times in a row.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The evening will also include a moving tribute to those lost to cancer – including Gavin Creel, the beloved Broadway performer who passed away from cancer in September 2024 at just 48 years old.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parrot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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