merely echo

Frequency: 6.78.8 per million words

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Examples (10)

  • His speech didn't offer any new solutions; it merely echoed the party's official stance.
  • Without his own analysis, the student's essay merely echoed the opinions from the textbook.
  • Instead of contributing a fresh perspective, he would always merely echo whatever the manager said.
  • She was afraid to voice her true feelings, so she merely echoed the popular opinion of the group.
  • A true leader inspires, while a follower often merely echoes the words of others.
  • If you don't form your own arguments, your presentation will merely echo what's already been published.
  • He was criticized for merely echoing the press release without adding any journalistic insight.
  • The report was a disappointment, as its conclusions merely echoed the findings of a study from five years ago.
  • The artist's early work didn't show much originality; it merely echoed the style of his famous mentor.
  • "Don't just merely echo my words," the teacher said. "Tell me what you think in your own terms."