mimed

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 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 Stray Cat, in full black latex, mimed licking her paws. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimed
Verb
  • This succinct statement follows outpourings of both support and criticism of Sims, including additional allegations that YISE has imitated other beauty brands—the very thing Sims was lamenting.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The ads imitated sponsored search ads used by legitimate banks.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • Protection laws vary by country – for instance, a breeder in Japan who wants to prevent their unique variety from being copied in China or South Korea would need to apply for protection separately in those countries.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the legitimate company gets the angry customer and has to explain that somebody copied its store.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • Others snapped selfies holding physical copies of Hard Court and marveled at the chestnut burrs—that emulated the look of tennis balls—placed around the shop.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Liccardo pitched the framework as a legislative model that could be emulated across levels of local government in the Bay Area to create region-wide protection against potential ICE facilities.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow's demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine's call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow’s demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine’s call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • When a sensor detected movement in a rat’s front paw, another device was automatically activated to stimulate a hind-leg muscle, producing a contraction that mimicked part of the animal’s natural walking motion.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As for accessories, Bassett brought the sparkle, sporting a pair of hoop earrings and a sinuous statement necklace with a design that mimicked the overall bent of her Falguni Shane Peacock dress.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Mimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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