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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
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Simon Mulongo, a former lawmaker and ex-African Union envoy, echoed Serunkuma’s prediction about the election outcomes.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
While the echoes of a pre-Chichén Itzá power still linger in every stone and shadow, contemporary Maya culture is thriving.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Republicans have largely echoed banks in warning against a 10% cap on credit card interest, arguing such a cap could result in fewer people being offered credit and depress spending.
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The historical echoes were real.
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But the justices did not sound inclined to rule on the issue of puberty blockers.—
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This regal-sounding name is the perfect mix of timeless elegance and noble sweetness—especially considering the possible spin offs like Lily, Ana, and Lil.—
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
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History suggests that without robust organization, protest cycles repeat fruitlessly—or worse, create openings for intervention or authoritarian alternatives.—
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Jennifer Aniston's social media followers were treated to some banter between the Friends alum and her costar Courteney Cox — not as Rachel and Monica, but themselves.—
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The chef has 115 million social followers and has established himself over two decades with prime time shows like Kitchen Nightmares and MasterChef more recently being accompanied by a vibrant social media profile.—
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Development on Titanique traces back a decade, when Mindelle, Rousouli and co-creator Ty Blue (Titanique's director) dreamed up the show and staged a concert presentation in.—
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
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After opening up about not making it as a K-pop artist, the singer-songwriter Ejae delivered an acceptance speech that resonated with fans at home.—
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The brand is also exploring new global partners and collaborators to help tell this story with greater clarity—from strategic organizational alliances to recognizable cultural figures who resonate authentically with women across markets.—
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Reuters quoted sources, who noted that no deal is yet done.—
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Rates quoted assume excellent borrower credit history.—
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The success spurred other companies to open their models and shifted perceptions of China’s AI landscape from imitator to innovator.—
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Despite many aspirants and imitators, there really hasn’t been anything like it since.—
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The six-story, century-old brick building is topped with a sixty-five-foot radio tower bearing the Clermont name—an original relic that came down years ago but was proudly resurrected at the hotel’s splashy grand opening in 2018.—
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Claw machines could have been relics, lost to the ‘90s alongside spitball shooters and mall photobooths.—
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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