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Recent Examples of parroted
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.
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Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
While Hamas’ useful idiots here in the United States and elsewhere have parroted anti-Israel propaganda while ignoring the crimes of Hamas, the Palestinian people have suffered the consequences of Hamas’ insistence on perpetuating the war.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
While Hamas’ useful idiots here in the United States and elsewhere have parroted anti-Israel propaganda while ignoring the crimes of Hamas, the Palestinian people have suffered the consequences of Hamas’ insistence on perpetuating the war.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parroted
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The clang of the metal echoed off of the stands yet Hafley appeared unfazed at the din.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Families moved between field games and food trucks, while the sounds of a Star Wars Imperial March performance from the Saugus High School Marching Band echoed across the park, blending cinematic nostalgia with live community expression.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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If those results were repeated in a national election that has to be held by 2029, the party would be overwhelmingly ejected from power.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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When the question was repeated, Graves did not respond.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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On the witness stand last week, Musk adviser and former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis quoted the podcast interview as a moment when the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership had given her pause.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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“Parroted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parroted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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