1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mimicked
In the lab, researchers first validated the implant in a fluid medium that mimicked intraocular conditions.
—
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This scaffold was able to attract and bind with calcium and phosphate ions, which basically mimicked the function of enamel in protecting and repairing the tooth.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Those conversations mimicked inappropriate behavior and actively encouraged other users to connect on other social media and messaging platforms—thus bypassing Roblox’s own safety systems.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Antelopes aren’t the only animals being mimicked by robots.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Here, that’s mimicked through the use of cedar planks, which wrap the facade.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
The team behind the new development mimicked the function of myosin for their actuator.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
True could be seen wearing Lilo & Stitch shorts and a tank top, dancing around while her dad mimicked her moves behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Beijing researchers led by Yanqing Wu, mimicked that structure using two layers of MoS2.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Dec. 2021
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This scaffold was able to attract and bind with calcium and phosphate ions, which basically mimicked the function of enamel in protecting and repairing the tooth.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Those conversations mimicked inappropriate behavior and actively encouraged other users to connect on other social media and messaging platforms—thus bypassing Roblox’s own safety systems.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Antelopes aren’t the only animals being mimicked by robots.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Here, that’s mimicked through the use of cedar planks, which wrap the facade.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
The team behind the new development mimicked the function of myosin for their actuator.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
True could be seen wearing Lilo & Stitch shorts and a tank top, dancing around while her dad mimicked her moves behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Beijing researchers led by Yanqing Wu, mimicked that structure using two layers of MoS2.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicked
Verb
-
Could my stutter-step breathing and thick-ridden voice be imitated by a machine?—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
-
For their efforts, life has imitated art, as Huntr/x has now stolen the show from not one but two cloyingly chipper bro brigades.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
And all the art, of course, was copied from his actual collection.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The concept has been copied by other retailers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
ChatGPT is also parodied for offering empty praise and generic advice.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
-
The original Scary Movie franchise parodied the teen-slasher flicks that were so abundant in the late ’90s and aughts.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The most recent victory did come with a reference to Derek Jeter, whose legendary clutch performances are something Roberts would not mind if his team emulated.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
-
Despite those setbacks, proponents of tort reform notched significant legislative victories in 2025, which will likely be emulated by lawmakers in other state capitals in the coming year.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
He was mocked by a MAGA-friendly reporter for not wearing a suit.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
-
The voices mocked her for her recent career failures, including not being booked on WrestleMania 41 or SummerSlam this year.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Mimicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicked. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share