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.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
Both actors mimed inflating like balloons.
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Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Hosseini mimed firing a shot at the flag of the UAE.
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Jon Gambrell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
Hosseini mimed firing a shot at the flag of the UAE.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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They were both reviled and imitated, but always watched as a pop cultural spectacle.
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That never aired because it was deemed too easily imitated.
Verb
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The thing being copied is the asset.
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The tempo was so precise and the drums were copied exactly.
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Outfits such as The Bespoke Retreat Company, The Nest in Cornwall and Wales’ Coach House Retreat have emulated the solo aspect.
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The driveway boys emulated everybody on those rosters.
Verb
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While not commenting directly on a report indicating that Nancy Guthrie had died, the Today co-anchor tearfully repeated her plea for anyone with information to come forward.
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The first heat advisory of the summer was issued on June 15 and repeated daily through the 21st.
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After taking the field to get accustomed to the settings of Saturday’s game, the players mimicked football moves, took some selfies and were making Face Time calls.
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Barack Obama mimicked a drum roll as the first guests arrived.
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“Mimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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