RUBBER-STAMP Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of rubber stamp

as in echo

a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way an author who was ultimately just another rubber stamp of Hemingway

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verb

as in to sign

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Recent Examples of rubber stamp

Noun

This is somebody who would use his office to enrich himself, that would be a rubber stamp for the president, and would do nothing for the people of Texas. — NBC news, 31 May 2026 Their bills just need a rubber stamp from the Legislature. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Verb

When a model recommends an action, a second system carries it out, and a human rubber-stamps it, responsibility starts to dissolve. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Grand juries often rubber-stamp prosecutors’ allegations. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rubber stamp

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Noun

Denis sees echoes of that survival strategy in the behavior of Haitians in South Florida and elsewhere across the United States, where many have withdrawn from public view.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
The tit-for-tat brings up echoes of last year, when the rivals were locked in a blistering trade war.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of echo

Verb

After getting in touch with the company, Leverkusen tested the service through the end of last season, and this summer, the club signed a multiyear contract.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Rookie center back Heather Gilchrist made her NWSL debut for Bay, which signed her to a three-year deal in December after her collegiate career ended with a national championship win over Stanford.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sign

Noun

Gastélum posted similar content on his Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, which together had more than 1 million followers.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Edo joined thousands of friends and followers in Eugenie’s comment section, sharing three pink hearts and an angel baby emoji.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of follower

Verb

Before the contracts reach Noem, they must be approved by a series of political appointees, who each sign or initial a checklist sometimes referred to internally as a routing sheet.

— Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
While Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed agreements affirming their commitment to sign a peace treaty, only their foreign ministers have initialed the text of the treaty.

— Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of initial

Noun

Boards can adopt it, investors can ask for it, cities can condition incentives on it, and the companies with the best results have the most to gain from standards, because standards are how leaders get distinguished from imitators.

— Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
That's the real test that will ultimately determine whether the Denza Z is a genuine rival or simply another very fast imitator.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Definition of imitator

Verb

Taillon has coughed up 25 home runs in 15 starts this season, allowing five in his previous two starts, ceding at least one in 12 turns and permitting multiple blasts in eight starts.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Officials confirmed that the party was not permitted or sanctioned, and that the property owner was unaware that the field was being used for an event.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of permit

Verb

The kind of research that AI might enable carries a lot of promise.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
His focus is on creating tangible value for customers by enabling data centers around the world to better plan, design, build, operate and scale their facilities.

— Ciaran Flanagan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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