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verb

present participle of mimic

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Recent Examples of mimicking
Verb
GLP-1s work by mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone in the body that regulates blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. Jessica Starr, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Many professional investors and funds closely track the index, either mimicking it or at least measuring their performance against it. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Hymer No need to take our word for it, though – brands inside and outside Hymer have been mimicking many Venture standout features in new camper van and motorhome products ever since the VisionVenture concept's debut. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Both Ava and Jade are part of the cohort of young—often teenage—married influencers who have gone viral in the last couple months by mimicking the content formula perfected by their tradwife forebears. Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026 But creator and co-showrunner Megan Park, whose films The Fallout and My Old Ass displayed deep insight into the inner lives of young women, isn’t mindlessly mimicking the mini-adults of Euphoria and Gossip Girl. Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 Anyone wanting the traditional wipe experience will need to use the Kord Breach system, as everyone will have to start a new character and start from scratch, almost mimicking the old wipes from the beta. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Soon after, cheering and clapping filled the auditorium before the man mimicking the president stood up, holding a sign for TrumpAccounts. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 During the conversation, DeChambeau loudly pleaded his case, mimicking his pre-shot routine and waving his hands. Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
Noun
  • Striker is one of several compounding pharmacies that have made imitation retatrutide identified by CBS News in a June investigation.
    Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That logic matters for retailers because beauty is highly compatible with cultural imitation.
    Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The future of flooring, countertops, and walls isn’t about imitating nature.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In light of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Loretto sounds a warning to leaders about imitating the language used by AI tools.
    Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the two-thousands, criminal gangs in the southeast began emulating the practice—but as a way of making money rather than as an act of resistance.
    Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On the other hand, the technology is assumed to becomes more elevated by more closely emulating the body.
    Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Someone can also clone a voice, produce a false video or build a convincing impersonation account.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Scam Buster is a bot that will reply to scammers in your inbox, placating them with the same social engineering tactics that scammers use, such as impersonation, flattery, and urgent messaging.
    Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The popular national chain of gas stations and convenience stores agreed to settle a lawsuit with an oddities store outside Winter Park earlier this year over a collection of merchandise parodying the company’s iconic, bucktoothed logo.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The chatbot would then produce a snide response parodying Chan.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Users could previously add this script manually to Copernicus Browser sessions by copying and pasting it using the custom visualization option under the default layers.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, people are waiting for your approval and copying you on the important email.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As recently as five years ago, meme users were still mocking Cullen’s sparkling appearance.
    David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • He was criticized for outing LGBTQ+ stars who hadn’t revealed their sexuality publicly, and for bullying others by mocking their misfortune.
    Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • On the flip side, doing the wrong thing meant point deductions.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Titans drove 95 yards on their opening possession with Ward completing two passes and Tennessee doing most of the work on the ground by controlling the line of scrimmage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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