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Recent Examples of parrot
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
This could be because the leader themselves is emotionally reactive and people are just parroting what is modeled, or because there are no ground rules for conversations and no consequences given for lashing out.
—Blair Glaser, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Home to the colorful Macaw parrot, leatherback turtles, and thousands of acres of rainforest, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago offer unique, natural explorations and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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
This could be because the leader themselves is emotionally reactive and people are just parroting what is modeled, or because there are no ground rules for conversations and no consequences given for lashing out.
—Blair Glaser, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Subject and the Study Site The parrot, named Bruce, is an endangered kea found in 2013 by bird expert Raoul Schwing in mountainous Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Home to the colorful Macaw parrot, leatherback turtles, and thousands of acres of rainforest, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago offer unique, natural explorations and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parrot
Verb
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When the Jules Verne Trophy was established in 1990, the target time for sailing non-stop around the world was 80 days, echoing the adventures of Phileas Fogg in Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Protesters sent up plumes of pink smoke, echoing their headwear, alternating with yellow and blue smoke, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The mammoth-bone huts represent a level of architectural skill that sets them apart from the instinctive nest building of our ape ancestors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Alyssa Ton of Fountain Valley repeated as the 200 and 500 freestyle champion.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Tom Ryan repeated as coach of the year.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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That’s a rubber stamp, not a check on power.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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My job is not to be a rubber stamp for any president.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The origin of the drones was unclear, but the French news agency AFP quoted Vyacheslav Chaus, governor of the neighboring Chernihiv region in Ukraine, as saying that Russian craft have been constantly hovering over the area and impeding the fire response.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Housing, government accountability and public safety were top concerns quoted by all four, one of whom will represent the district that covers Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton and parts of Anaheim.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Creator denounces copycats The trend is largely credited to a TikTok video posted in March by an anonymous creator called Swhileyy.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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What real cookbook authors say about AI copycats.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Fast forward, in August 2021, the young entertainer looked all grown up on the red carpet with his mom while showing his support at the premiere of Respect, in which Hudson plays Aretha Franklin.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Not the entertainer who made generations of college football fans laugh every Saturday morning.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Once again charming viewers with his native Australian accent, the actor remains effortlessly entertaining while using his charisma to neutralize caustic dialogue that would flatten a less likable performer on impact.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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Electronics company Ibiden was the top performer, climbing 17%, while manufacturing and metals company Mitsui Kinzoku gained 16%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parrot. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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