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Recent Examples of parroting
Fans, some of them little kids parroting what their parents were saying, called him vile names.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 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
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
So the dollar will remain the world’s monetary hub, while the doomsters continue parroting the same old nonsense.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
When Russia, another strategic partner, invaded Ukraine in 2022, China stopped short of condemning Moscow or opposing the war, instead parroting Russian narrative of blaming on the United States and its NATO allies for provoking the conflict.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Witkoff was criticized early on by Zelensky and others for allegedly parroting Russian talking points and even relying during diplomatic talks on the Kremlin’s Russian language interpreter.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
So usually what students just end up doing is sort of parroting whatever the professor says for the sake of the grade.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 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
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
So the dollar will remain the world’s monetary hub, while the doomsters continue parroting the same old nonsense.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
When Russia, another strategic partner, invaded Ukraine in 2022, China stopped short of condemning Moscow or opposing the war, instead parroting Russian narrative of blaming on the United States and its NATO allies for provoking the conflict.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Witkoff was criticized early on by Zelensky and others for allegedly parroting Russian talking points and even relying during diplomatic talks on the Kremlin’s Russian language interpreter.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
So usually what students just end up doing is sort of parroting whatever the professor says for the sake of the grade.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parroting
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Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The great question of the 21st century is whether humanity can build prosperity without repeating that damage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The look was comprised of a strapless dress with a scalloped neckline and shimmering crystal embellishments throughout, echoing a starry sky.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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These elevated textiles add a touch of refinement and luxury, echoing the sophistication of traditional dress shoes.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Meanwhile, in the White House briefing room this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in for Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary now on maternity leave, quoting rap lyrics in response to questions about Iran.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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First, my kid and her friends are still quoting that AI-garbage wrestling podcast that went unbelievably far off the rails.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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“Parroting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parroting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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