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Recent Examples of parroted
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.
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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
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
Verb
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The biggest winter storm of the new year loomed over the picturesque mountains, meanwhile, as dire warnings from forecasters echoed on social media.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Criticising his employers is part of a tedious pattern that has repeated elsewhere.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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And that eatery’s story is repeated throughout the Twin Cities.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two of the 13 council members, Paul Kashmann and Darrell Watson, are quoted in the mayor’s news release as being generally supportive of the initiative.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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While Cunha’s guilty plea was for the exploitation of the victim quoted above, court records and prosecutors say that this was not a one-time offense, but one that affected multiple minors.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Parroted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parroted. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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