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Recent Examples of parrots
Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
And anyone who might have doubts tends to get drowned out by a torrent of early media coverage, which usually parrots the official announcement.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Smelly parrots the size of small cats The kakapo is a majestic creature that can live for 60 to 80 years.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
And anyone who might have doubts tends to get drowned out by a torrent of early media coverage, which usually parrots the official announcement.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parrots
Verb
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And across Miami-Dade, the scene repeats itself.—
Yaelis Pena,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Frequency is how often something repeats over time.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The largely ceremonial legislature rubber stamps decisions that have been made by the ruling Communist Party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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University governing boards are also appropriately imposing rules governing behavior and becoming less rubber stamps for administrative wishes.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ah, another Broadway musical that positions Tina Turner as a lethal iceberg, a leading man who quotes 20 year old YouTube memes and a time-traveling Céline Dion whose surreal version of a historical tragedy is so much better than the real thing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The echoes of the past walked through the building, only fitting in a Philly-Boston postseason rivalry.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her rock-climbing skills also come in handy when she’s trapped in a narrow gorge, and soon after when a hairy ascent provides echoes of the prologue.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle's creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle’s creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.—
Danielle Paquette,
Washington Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are at least three potential James Bonds among these actors, and each displays his own brand of curt, strapping charm.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said the list of film and entertainment industry union members, actors, and directors includes more than 75 Oscar winners and nominees.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Parrots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parrots. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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