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as in imitating
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 emulating
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 mimicking
Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Since 2024, however, a new cohort of bitcoin treasury companies has emerged, with dozens of firms mimicking Strategy’s model.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 June 2026
There are interludes and narration provided by some big-name actors, Wild West sound effects mimicking galloping horses and stagecoaches, and a posse of guest vocalists.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
While semaglutide and tirzepatide – known by their brand names Ozempic and Mounjaro – curb appetite by mimicking one or two hormones, retatrutide also boosts a third that is believed to amplify its effect.
—Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The plan also involves a ceiling relief above the train hall mimicking Manhattan’s street grid, stone reliefs of the New York City skyline, and the inclusion of four stone eagles from the original Penn Station.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The red and orange flowers of trumpet vine act as hummingbird magnets, and an artificial water feature mimicking a wetland habitat provides respite to frogs and dragonflies.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
Push the blocking sled back, move the cushions mimicking an offensive linemen to the left and place your head and body on the outside of its left shoulder to ensure that the edge is set.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The key to mimicking her look is a pair of no-frills pants like these from Amazon.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Verb
Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone your gut already makes.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Since 2024, however, a new cohort of bitcoin treasury companies has emerged, with dozens of firms mimicking Strategy’s model.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 June 2026
There are interludes and narration provided by some big-name actors, Wild West sound effects mimicking galloping horses and stagecoaches, and a posse of guest vocalists.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
While semaglutide and tirzepatide – known by their brand names Ozempic and Mounjaro – curb appetite by mimicking one or two hormones, retatrutide also boosts a third that is believed to amplify its effect.
—Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The plan also involves a ceiling relief above the train hall mimicking Manhattan’s street grid, stone reliefs of the New York City skyline, and the inclusion of four stone eagles from the original Penn Station.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The red and orange flowers of trumpet vine act as hummingbird magnets, and an artificial water feature mimicking a wetland habitat provides respite to frogs and dragonflies.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
Push the blocking sled back, move the cushions mimicking an offensive linemen to the left and place your head and body on the outside of its left shoulder to ensure that the edge is set.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The key to mimicking her look is a pair of no-frills pants like these from Amazon.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
Noun
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The main aim, however, was not to improve the intellect but to live in imitation of Christ.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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There’s even a great scene in Jaws when Scheider is just sitting with his son and his son starts doing imitations of him at the dinner table.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Now, in a case of life imitating art, Cameron himself is being accused of corporate extraction by an Indigenous woman.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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In a case of life imitating art, this whodunnit explores the investigation behind her disappearance, strangely resembling one of Christie’s own novels, where everyone in her life becomes a suspect, including her brother, Monty (Trevena).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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That’s not a year fans should want any part of emulating.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Rivals Crystal Palace became the third Premier League club in four years to lift the trophy with Wednesday’s 1-0 win in the final against Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, emulating West Ham (2023) and Chelsea (2025).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Leal has reported the mass impersonation scheme to the FBI, the Federal Communications Commission, the Florida Bar and the Doral Police Department.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Individuals in public-facing roles should regularly review followers and search for impersonation accounts.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Regardless, everyone approves of Kiana, with Zack good-naturedly parodying her sunglasses and the girls encouraging him to lock it down despite the tumultuous relationships their friend group seems to attract.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Influencer comedians like Madison Humphrey and Mitsy Sanderson have built large platforms parodying awkward moments.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, improving that experience isn’t as simple as adding new features, updating a design or copying what competitors are doing.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Alejo switches back to speakerphone and stays silent, copying the numbers Elizabeth is asking for from Flores’ enrollment paperwork in big block letters so Flores can read them aloud.—
Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The intended insult was Dorit’s payback after Sutton spent the season mocking her costar’s wallet size.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Trump has become obsessed with seeking vengeance against his political foes and has abandoned his promise to bring prices down, even mocking the nation’s affordability crisis.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Verb
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New York survived the scramble by controlling the glass and doing just enough at the free-throw line.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Several have interest in doing so now.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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