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echoes

  • plural
    of echo.
    echo
    noun
    a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
  • present tense form
    of echo (3rd person singular).
    echo
    noun
    a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.

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The dispute echoes a growing pattern in consensus-based global negotiations, where oil-producing countries are accused of frustrating efforts to tackle fossil fuels, plastic trash and other environmental harm.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Of course, Hurts has a cheering section, but their voices are often drowned out by the chorus and echoes of criticism.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

She had a way of doing that that was distinctly hers, but it echoes in the women and also the men who raised me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Martinez's comments have echoes of similar ones made by his Argentina defensive partner Cristian Romero against the Tottenham board last season.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Roz continued clicking, and the echoes returned more quickly and loudly each time, until she came across a huge jellyfish.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown