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
Dell mimed the physical act of branding cattle to indicate the importance of loyalty.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimed
Verb
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Could my stutter-step breathing and thick-ridden voice be imitated by a machine?—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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For their efforts, life has imitated art, as Huntr/x has now stolen the show from not one but two cloyingly chipper bro brigades.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Education Department's press office declined an interview request for this story in an unsigned email that was copied to agency officials Madison Biedermann, Savannah Newhouse, Julie Hartman, and Ellen Keast.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Known for her sharp, irregular, and asymmetrical pieces, sometimes appearing almost woven, Rae-Smith has seen her aesthetic evolve, and even copied.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His values—American values—are the best hope for our republic and should emulated by all.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though his round of 64, featuring eight birdies, could not be emulated during the final day of play.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mamdani also repeated the slogan, trending at that time and later criticized by figures including James Carville as harmful to left-wing causes, advocating for the defunding of the police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The breakout 2023/2024 star under Xavi Hernandez repeated his strong form last term by continuing to perform well for the club legend’s successor Hansi Flick.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whimsical chiffon evening wear with patterns of stars and hearts mimicked the city's archaeological treasures, such as sticks on poles.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outfits could be easily mimicked and therefore easily marketed.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Mimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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