mimed

verb

past tense of mime
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. — 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
  1. imitated
  2. copied
  3. emulated
  4. repeated
  5. mimicked
Verb
  • But according to some luxury brands, authenticity is something that is often imitated but never replicated.
    — James Sneed, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • They were both reviled and imitated, but always watched as a pop cultural spectacle.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Definition of imitated
Verb
  • AssuranceAmerica determined that an unauthorized third party had gained access to a portion of its IT systems and copied some important files.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
  • However, technology can be purchased, models can be replicated and AI tools can be copied.
    — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of copied
Verb
  • Mark Ford Rosemary Tonks emulated French Symbolist poets before converting to Christianity and renouncing all her own works.
    — The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • Byrd quips, adding that the next generation has emulated her work.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of emulated
Verb
  • The president also repeated threats to target civilian infrastructure and Kharg Island, a heavily fortified part of Iran that accounts for 90% of the country’s oil exports.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The scammers repeated the same story with another fake credit, this time for $100,000.
    — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of repeated
Verb
  • In training leading up to the match, a Colombia player mimicked Messi’s movements.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • In a similar move, razor brand Gillette’s cover for its logo on the stadium in Massachusetts mimicked shaving cream foam to make light of the situation.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 June 2026
Definition of mimicked

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“Mimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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