echoes 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of echo
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as in sounds
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves my calls for help echoed off the walls of the abandoned mine shaft

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as in repeats
to say after another the little brats sassed the babysitter by echoing in a singsong voice everything she said

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echoes

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noun

variants also echos
plural of echo
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as in followers
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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Noun
  • Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • No singular demographic or style archetype is being catered to — Mima resonates with anyone drawn to creativity, risk and the thrill of the unknown.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Just as LeBron’s leadership resonates across CBS Sports and other sporting news platforms, transparent communication has the power to transcend industries, building trust, alignment, and long-term success.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The two monsters humorously mimic their daughter, whose melodic voice reverberates through the dark corridor.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Military-style tactics were inflicted on these immigrants by Border Control, and the trauma this population experienced still reverberates to this day.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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