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copying

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present participle of copy

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1 to make an exact likeness of
  • for the movie, set designers copied the Oval Office in the White House down to the smallest detail

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2 to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
  • she shamelessly copies her idol's hairstyle and fashion choices

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“Copying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copying. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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