parroted

past tense of parrot
as in echoed
to say after another the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parroted Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of the Israel Football Association, parroted Infantino with a vague response about football’s ability to unite the world. Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 But Brandt’s justification for why the game should be played in Denver — which was parroted by Broncos fans — wasn’t rooted in reality. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 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. 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
Verb
  • Tebas’s argument is echoed by soccer player Cobi Jones, who played in three World Cups and covered this one as a broadcaster.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • Coming out of the All-Star break, multiple Blue Jays echoed the same sentiment.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • But the alderman has also repeated his criticism of the firm’s complex connection to ICE, even after Wyper’s June comments.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • The New York New Jersey host committee has repeated for years that security is one of their top concerns for the tournament — and this World Cup final will be, by far, the most high-profile spectacle in the region this summer.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • VanFleet, 29, said three contractors quoted about $40,000 to replace the home’s rotting siding and aging windows, while another estimated $6,000 to install a basic heating and cooling unit.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Lionsgate shares currently trade at roughly 26 times expected pretax profit, a premium to comparable studios, according to data from LSEG quoted by Reuters.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Parroted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parroted. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster