as in imitated
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
as a joke, Eric knelt by the dinner table and began miming a dog begging for food
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Recent Examples of mimed
Standing before the microphone on the Constitution Hall stage, Nikhil asked for the latter word’s definition, language of origin and other identifying information while his fingers mimed typing.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Instead of getting upset himself, Busch mimed wiping away fake tears to the crowd.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Both actors mimed inflating like balloons.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Hosseini mimed firing a shot at the flag of the UAE.
—Jon Gambrell, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026
Hosseini mimed firing a shot at the flag of the UAE.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 17 May 2026
For the next 20 years there was a hybrid model, with some things mimed and an orchestra performing alongside.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In a scene from the video that became local lore, Johann Gudenus, the former vice mayor of Vienna, mimed a pistol with his fingers while discussing untraceable donations to the FPÖ.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
At the snap, the three tight ends – Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen – mimed a run block, just for a beat.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Instead of getting upset himself, Busch mimed wiping away fake tears to the crowd.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Both actors mimed inflating like balloons.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Hosseini mimed firing a shot at the flag of the UAE.
—Jon Gambrell, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026
Hosseini mimed firing a shot at the flag of the UAE.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 17 May 2026
For the next 20 years there was a hybrid model, with some things mimed and an orchestra performing alongside.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In a scene from the video that became local lore, Johann Gudenus, the former vice mayor of Vienna, mimed a pistol with his fingers while discussing untraceable donations to the FPÖ.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
At the snap, the three tight ends – Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen – mimed a run block, just for a beat.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimed
Verb
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Even business models can be imitated.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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McClitis was copied on the memo.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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According to the video, these gestures were copied directly from match footage Atlas had viewed only moments earlier.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
Verb
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And in October 2025, her daughter emulated mom's rosy glow and undone hair in the same dress at the PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala alongside dad Michael Douglas.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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But compared to their predecessors and others in the region, this new generation of Gulf leaders offers a model of modernity that is envied and increasingly emulated throughout the Arab world.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The White House repeated a statement from Tuesday when asked Wednesday about Tillis’ comments.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Some version of this process, repeated for many of the subjects, led people to activism, whether through art, volunteer work, protest, or sometimes all three.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Jeans mimicked the coziness of corduroy, velvet and wool trousers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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But everything from there changed (including the layout to accommodate three beds and three baths) although Caillier mimicked the original details throughout the house, including trim, windows, doors, and hardware.—
Allison Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
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“Mimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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