parrot 1 of 2

verb

Definition of parrotnext
as in to echo
to say after another the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment

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parrot

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noun

as in ape

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Recent Examples of parrot
Verb
The need to parrot or reference the sound or look of the original stars decreases, and the new cast members make the roles their own. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 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
Noun
There is Happy Hollow in San Jose, home to a Danny the Dragon train ride and fun animals like an Eclectus parrot and a lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Pets pulled from the rubble In La Guaira, Venezuela, firefighters uncovered a parrot named Panchito, who had spent nine days trapped beneath rubble. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for parrot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parrot
  1. echo
  2. ape
  3. repeat
  4. rubber stamp
  5. quote
  6. copycat
  7. entertainer
  8. performer
Verb
  • The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Joe’s Sangeet outfit was tailored and hand-stitched by Lotus Bloom, and featured hot pink, black, and white beadwork that echoed the palette on Ramya’s lehenga.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of echo
Noun
  • At the University of Mississippi, a video went viral of a Black woman surrounded by white students and the white students mimicking ape-like motions toward the woman and making monkey-like calls.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While Limbani prepared for the move, Lee stopped by to give the young ape a personal drumming performance.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ape
Verb
  • In hopes of repeating, the Knicks are bringing back almost the same team as last season.
    — James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Both minor parties repeated Monday their plans to vote against the law.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • To further complicate matters, the FISA court system, meant to serve as a check on executive power, served more as a rubber stamp.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Catholics in his government, from Supreme Court justices to Cabinet members to Vice President JD Vance, are acting as a rubber stamp for an imperious ruler, instead of imitations of Christ.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rubber stamp
Verb
  • But the publication said that the comments that Kramer quoted were taken out of context, and argued that UTA did not dispute the core facts of the article.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Back in 2016, the basketball icon needed to install a home security system only to have a company quote him $60,000 to $80,000.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of quote
Noun
  • But when similar slayings begin to occur years later, Pete and his ambitious young colleague, Detective Amanda Beck, must figure out whether Carter had an accomplice that got away, or if the murders are merely the work of a copycat.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • No, a pumpkin spice latte copycat doesn’t technically require real pumpkin.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of copycat
Noun
  • Apart from her work as an entertainer, Parton was also known for her philanthropy.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly Parton the entertainer was also a bona fide mogul who transformed her corner of Appalachia.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertainer
Noun
  • An aerial performer hung upside down from the ceiling while pouring Malört shots.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Las Vegas performer Jeff Hutson brings his band for a Valentine’s Day show.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of performer

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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parrot. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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