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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
Barrel jeans mimicked the shape of gear worn by hockey goalies.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Opening with Ameriican Requiem, Beyonce pays homage to past artists whose sound had been mimicked and whose words had been stolen over the years.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
So much of these online spaces, social media in particular, are created for community; inside of them, the primary medium is storytelling, and often the same stories are repeated or mimicked, recreating the oral storytelling tradition of our ancestors.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2017, Mehlhorn secretly helped fund a deceptive social-media botnet campaign, which mimicked foreign-interference tactics and was designed to hurt a Republican Senate candidate.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins mimicked Palisadian people with their resilient play, offering a modicum of joy in a broken world, earning the respect of the town and the support of a city.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
The exercises mimicked the demands of difficult backcountry missions.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The sumptuous set mimicked a pat of butter on top and a stick of butter on the bottom.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Chiles, 24, cut loose in the routine, as her teammates mimicked her moves and cheered alongside the mat.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Opening with Ameriican Requiem, Beyonce pays homage to past artists whose sound had been mimicked and whose words had been stolen over the years.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
So much of these online spaces, social media in particular, are created for community; inside of them, the primary medium is storytelling, and often the same stories are repeated or mimicked, recreating the oral storytelling tradition of our ancestors.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2017, Mehlhorn secretly helped fund a deceptive social-media botnet campaign, which mimicked foreign-interference tactics and was designed to hurt a Republican Senate candidate.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins mimicked Palisadian people with their resilient play, offering a modicum of joy in a broken world, earning the respect of the town and the support of a city.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
The exercises mimicked the demands of difficult backcountry missions.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The sumptuous set mimicked a pat of butter on top and a stick of butter on the bottom.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Chiles, 24, cut loose in the routine, as her teammates mimicked her moves and cheered alongside the mat.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicked
Verb
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Often imitated, never duplicated.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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There were plenty of laughs, as Montero imitated Lester’s pickoff throw and the players told some clubhouse stories, including some fights.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In other emails, Gates is simply mentioned for inclusion at a potential meeting and not copied.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once exposed, that data can be copied, scraped and shared forever.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many of the players reunited for a Boost Mobile commercial in 2010 that parodied the song, and Saturday Night Live created a mock Behind The Music documentary about it when Tom Brady hosted in 2005.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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He has been parodied on SNL and has appeared on series including Treme, Billions and The Bear.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mahan claimed policies under his watch have reduced crime and the number of unsheltered residents, helped police solve every city homicide for nearly the last four years, and should be emulated statewide.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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This was the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which was founded in 1971 in Lima, and aimed to create a community, especially involving young people, that emulated the closely supervised life of pre-Vatican II Catholicism.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mexican authorities and fellow journalists say López Serrano likely ordered the hit because the journalist had mocked the young narco mercilessly in Ríodoce, the weekly co-founded by Valdez.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … LOGGED OFF – Harris mocked for 'cringe' social media rebrand attempt after failed White House bid.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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