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as in imitated
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp
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as in copied
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
began to learn their language by mimicking the sounds they made
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Recent Examples of mimicked
Jeans mimicked the coziness of corduroy, velvet and wool trousers.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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
Bat’s ability to actively manipulate and shape its signal environment can be mimicked to develop smarter sensing systems capable of extracting critical information from incredibly noisy and complex conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
At one point, Schoenbrun mimicked smoking a joint and hugged their stars.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Hannah's initial relationship with Garrett, however, is part of a plan to attract the attention of her longtime crush, musician Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston) — an onscreen dynamic between Bright and Heuston's characters that partly mimicked their real-life one.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The first tinkling notes mimicked the pre‑concert bell that ushered the audience to their seats—an unusual start that elicited a giggle from the crowd.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
As Aaron Boone summoned Tim Hill to the mound in the seventh inning of the Yankees‘ win over the Orioles on Saturday, the manager mimicked the reliever’s sidearm delivery.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Ironically, Spirit was also taken down by its own success as more traditional airlines mimicked its offering and began to steal its customers with their own low fares.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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
Bat’s ability to actively manipulate and shape its signal environment can be mimicked to develop smarter sensing systems capable of extracting critical information from incredibly noisy and complex conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
At one point, Schoenbrun mimicked smoking a joint and hugged their stars.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Hannah's initial relationship with Garrett, however, is part of a plan to attract the attention of her longtime crush, musician Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston) — an onscreen dynamic between Bright and Heuston's characters that partly mimicked their real-life one.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The first tinkling notes mimicked the pre‑concert bell that ushered the audience to their seats—an unusual start that elicited a giggle from the crowd.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
As Aaron Boone summoned Tim Hill to the mound in the seventh inning of the Yankees‘ win over the Orioles on Saturday, the manager mimicked the reliever’s sidearm delivery.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Ironically, Spirit was also taken down by its own success as more traditional airlines mimicked its offering and began to steal its customers with their own low fares.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicked
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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
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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
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On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Murphy famously parodied Wonder on SNL, but the two became friends when Wonder joined him for a sketch on the show.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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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
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McGuire did say that Hammond would be ready Week 1 if Texas accepted his offer to play in Lubbock or AT&T Stadium after head coach Steve Sarkisian mocked the Red Raiders’ schedule this season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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For years, the engineer slots have been mocked by theme-park enthusiasts as boring tasks — to the point that it was quietly mocked in a stage show at the recent Orlando Fringe Festival.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Mimicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicked. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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