parroting

Definition of parrotingnext
present participle of parrot
as in repeating
to say after another the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment

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Recent Examples of parroting 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 Signing that document would make us stenographers parroting press releases, not watchdogs holding government officials accountable. Tom Bowman, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025 There’s a percentage of American influencers who are paid by foreign countries to push propaganda on social media, and Ted Cruz is parroting their talking points. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 On Vought News, Cate is still parroting the story that she was assaulted by Starlighters and Jordan is lying for likes. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025 Newsom’s press office wrote in an X post parroting the president’s all-caps posting style. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parroting
Verb
  • Then, while breathing through your mouth, allow the solution to flow in and drain out the opposite nostril before repeating on the other side.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
  • But history, which has a funny way of repeating itself, suggests otherwise.
    Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That means warm red hues, echoing the flicker of flames, glittering chandeliers, and touches of earthy browns abound for a moody blend of texture and light.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Later, in a scene of echoing horror and grim hilarity, Pearl is torn from her airplane seat and flung into the night.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Many companies charge an initial investigation or discovery fee before quoting the total cost of resolution services.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Chopra Jonas sparked twice as much buzz as her titular co-stars based on volume, headlines and quoting intensity.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Parroting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parroting. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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