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as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
a younger sister who was her echo all the while that they were growing up
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as in trace
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few stone carvings are the only echoes that remain of a once-mighty civilization
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Recent Examples of echo
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
JPMorgan echoed the negative sentiment surrounding Nike’s turnaround.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Second, a neural network called Saranga recovers weak echo signals from very noisy measurements by learning patterns over time, inspired by how bats process sound.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Other drivers echoed the same sentiment.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
JPMorgan echoed the negative sentiment surrounding Nike’s turnaround.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The drone also incorporates an acoustic shield to dampen noise from its own propellers, enabling clearer detection of echoes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Second, a neural network called Saranga recovers weak echo signals from very noisy measurements by learning patterns over time, inspired by how bats process sound.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Just a short drive away in Alexandria, another Madison County town, residents have also sounded the alarm about a lack of clean drinking water.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside the Trivium Corporate Center manufacturing site in Catawba County, the air buzzed with the hum and loud drill sounds of production.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many may fall into the trap of repeating the same formula over and over again in hopes of sustaining that momentum—but the Delta CEO says that’s the wrong approach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Benson repeated the address and then reiterated her suggestion on the livestream.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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And what struck me as really interesting is just how many members were part of these groups and how many of these groups there are, specifically on Reddit, some of which have upwards of a million followers.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Late last week, Lindsey Buckingham dropped a very tantalizing tidbit while speaking to his Instagram followers about his future plans.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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Forecasters say San Diego International Airport will finish the month with only a trace of rain.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Much of that shift traces back to Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, or ALE.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Whether you’re drawn to bold statements or understated elegance, the stars might just point you toward a design that resonates on a cosmic level.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The biblical story of Passover, which the Anti-Defamation League and the Urban League will commemorate together at our upcoming Black-Jewish Seder, is a universal story of slavery and liberation that resonates deeply with both our communities.—
Fabienne Perlov,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Stammen is quoted in my game story (here) saying the Padres liked the matchup and that the hard contact against King is what precipitated his decision to pull the right-hander.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though Cox has a small role and Panettiere returns, the lack of legacy characters makes this feel like a cheap imitator at times.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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For decades, Gallup’s company and its imitators improved their techniques.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Their choice to select a new angel from obscurity and chronicle her rise to fame may be another way to provide a fresh coat of paint to a production that runs the risk of still feeling, to some, like a relic of the pre-body positivity movement.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And just like everyday tech users, NASA also has to upgrade its systems from time to time, and the one powering Artemis looks nothing like their relic ancestors.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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