parrot 1 of 2

verb

Definition of parrotnext
as in to echo
to say after another the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment

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parrot

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noun

as in ape

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Recent Examples of parrot
Verb
The need to parrot or reference the sound or look of the original stars decreases, and the new cast members make the roles their own. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 Students’ greatest skills are now parroting pre-formulated slogans and protesting on immigration enforcement, gender ideology, race, foreign policy, or the Supreme Court long before they have been taught the intellectual discipline necessary to evaluate any of those issues seriously. — Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
In 2015, a chubby green parrot named Jane made history. — Robert Gebelhoff, Washington Post, 9 June 2026 Two dogs and a parrot were rescued from the residence. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for parrot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parrot
  1. echo
  2. ape
  3. repeat
  4. rubber stamp
  5. quote
  6. copycat
  7. entertainer
  8. performer
Verb
  • At night, the coyote howls echo through the development keeping residents awake.
    — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Democrat Xavier Becerra, Hilton’s opponent in the general election, has echoed Newsom’s stance.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of echo
Noun
  • And Millie Bobby Brown echoed a similar sentiment on her story, sharing Hottle's memorable shot holding a handmade King Kong doll up to the giant ape.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The movie pits the two monsters — the giant dinosaur-like being Godzilla and gigantic ape King Kong — against each other as the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of ape
Verb
  • Even absent Chinese aggression, people in Taiwan increasingly identify as Taiwanese and do not seem inclined to repeat Hong Kong’s experience of acquiescing to Chinese rule.
    — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Dodgers held onto their hope of repeating as World Series champions last year by one inch.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • Conway has been a leader among aldermen in urging the City Council to not be a rubber stamp in the process.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • The Council of the EU, which represents the bloc’s member state governments, is slated to rubber stamp the agreement by June 26, after which it will be entered into the EU’s Official Journal and the law will take effect.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Definition of rubber stamp
Verb
  • The influencer or their manager can then quote a real number instead of a padded one.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Each lender should be quoting rates on the same loan program.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of quote
Noun
  • Many are blatant copycats of existing titles, seemingly intended to trick readers into buying them.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026
  • Germany’s leaders vow to bolster security at major events amid fears of copycat attacks, even as Amsterdam’s World Pride presses ahead, celebrating freedom and love under tighter watch.
    — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of copycat
Noun
  • Petal vents about the plight of the mass entertainer who is forever observed and critiqued.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • To the world, McRae is a strong, fearless entertainer, a triple threat who can pen songs that recall the fizzy pop of the early aughts and bring them to life as a ferocious singer and dancer.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertainer
Noun
  • Several years ago, performer and playwright Ty Autry had the idea of bringing together an Atlanta performing arts festival for the LGBTQ community.
    — Jim Farmer, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Lorde was feeling herself, physically and metaphorically, and the voyeuristic vibes of her set freed both performer and audience alike on Day One of Lollapalooza 2026.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of performer

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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parrot. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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