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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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Then, Tinney brought it up as high as his frame would permit, mimicking the over-the-top release point of 6-foot-6 superstar Dylan Volantis.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The organoids showed cell death, inflammation and glial scarring, closely mimicking what happens in the human body after severe injury.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Some of his other previous installations across the globe have stretched hundreds of feet long, mimicking natural shapes and colors inspired by butterfly wings, ocean waves, rainbows, tree canopies and abstract shapes.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
For example, researchers envision a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite, developed by mimicking the biological cold-resistance strategies these organisms evolved over millennia.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
New flooring, carpet and seating mimicking a paved sidewalk and grassy front yard will complement the new porch that will take over the former sanctuary.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Anthropic says the new model excels at sophisticated professional tasks and has a new feature that allows users to deploy autonomous AI agent ‘teams’, mimicking how human teams tackle complex projects.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The pointed-toe shoe features brogue perforations and lacing at the vamp, mimicking the classic brogue dress shoe.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Then, Tinney brought it up as high as his frame would permit, mimicking the over-the-top release point of 6-foot-6 superstar Dylan Volantis.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The organoids showed cell death, inflammation and glial scarring, closely mimicking what happens in the human body after severe injury.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Some of his other previous installations across the globe have stretched hundreds of feet long, mimicking natural shapes and colors inspired by butterfly wings, ocean waves, rainbows, tree canopies and abstract shapes.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
For example, researchers envision a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite, developed by mimicking the biological cold-resistance strategies these organisms evolved over millennia.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
New flooring, carpet and seating mimicking a paved sidewalk and grassy front yard will complement the new porch that will take over the former sanctuary.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Anthropic says the new model excels at sophisticated professional tasks and has a new feature that allows users to deploy autonomous AI agent ‘teams’, mimicking how human teams tackle complex projects.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
Noun
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Anything that's solid stone or marble and has some weight is going to have more value than a lighter-weight piece or a plastic imitation.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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It's made with ultra-soft imitation fur to keep your pup warm and cozy.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hemp products imitating the designs of popular children’s snacks have become so common that the Federal Trade Commission told manufacturers to stop in 2023.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The most graphic pieces incorporate up to 300 different patchwork elements, imitating traditional quilting motifs.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That model was unlike anything else on the market at the time, with separate amplifier circuits for cleaner separation in each channel, and a vacuum tube preamp stage for analog smoothness and warmth – sort of emulating an audiophile's full system setup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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The show was so big that ABC soon began emulating the Roman numeral naming convention of the Super Bowl, and by the time the concept had run its course, the Battle franchise closed out in 1988 just shy of the XX mark.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because there is a balance to be struck between preventing fraud, such as voter impersonation (as uncommon as that may be), and burdening eligible voters with undue restrictions that can ultimately discourage them from voting.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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The screenshot below points to a Robinhood impersonation scam, not a legitimate security alert.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In response, track athlete Alysia Montaño crafted a video in conjunction with the New York Times, parodying Nike’s sponsor’s ad.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These are the exact type of tried-and-true New Yorkers and New York hip-hop heads the Bodega Boys blew up by parodying with their frequently unhinged back-and-forth.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The human brain doesn’t achieve intelligence by copying one type of neuron billions of times, but by combining many different specialized cell types and circuits that work together.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trader Joe’s is also facing a legal challenge from Smucker, which has filed a lawsuit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported last year.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nor was the fact that much of our president’s career has been spent mocking, belittling, and degrading women.—
Brittany Pettersen,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Does protecting safety, fairness and dignity in women’s sports include mocking them from the highest office in the land?—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, members devoted every waking breath to restoring Sharia and, by doing so, heralding a new era of blind and impartial justice.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, someone or some nation will aggressively stand up to this bully, and the consequences of doing so could be significant for the entire world.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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