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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
Kilduff’s last selfless act mimicked his whole life, fellow Rescue 2 firefighter Lt.
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Jeans mimicked the coziness of corduroy, velvet and wool trousers.
—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
Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Jeans mimicked the coziness of corduroy, velvet and wool trousers.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicked
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His use of jocular names for detention centers has been imitated by other Republican governors creating state facilities to be used by ICE.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Even business models can be imitated.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The American men’s singles player Frances Tiafoe copied the look last year by sporting a blue headscarf with white polka dots at last year’s Cincinnati Open.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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With little difference in their policy platforms — Kelloff even claimed Romero copied his — voters will have to look to their backgrounds to decide.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Later that year, it was parodied by Will Ferrell on Saturday Night Live and referenced by Jodie Foster in the sci-fi film Contact.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Among the other films parodied in the new Scary Movie are Weapons, Longlegs, The Substance and KPop Demon Hunters.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Sitting courtside in New York City is an experience sung about in Jay-Z tracks and emulated in Hollywood movies, and for that reason, when the basketball game in question is the NBA Finals, the experience can and will cost an ordinary fan unimaginable sums of money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Response Has Been a Model for Others With its SG Clean initiative, Singapore created a template for COVID-19 responsiveness that other destinations have emulated, leading the way into a post-pandemic future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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That unique bitterness is mocked, but revered, in countless social media videos.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, set to join CBS’ pregame show after announcing his retirement Wednesday, went from Seattle Seahawks superstar to frequently mocked journeyman so quickly that only time will help process the implications in an even-handed manner.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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