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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The key is in the skin-mimicking pigments, developed to move, reflect light, and blend the way real skin does.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone your gut already makes.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Edward Bawden designed wallpaper mimicking the patterning of the fields.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 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
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
Verb
Researchers in Australia have developed a neuromorphic vision chip that can see, process, and store visual information in a single device, mimicking how the human eye and brain work together.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The key is in the skin-mimicking pigments, developed to move, reflect light, and blend the way real skin does.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone your gut already makes.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Edward Bawden designed wallpaper mimicking the patterning of the fields.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
Noun
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The robot is built on the open-source LeRobot platform and uses imitation learning to improve its grasping capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The films have spawned endless imitations, parodies and spinoffs, such as this week’s Verizon commercial featuring Myers and co-stars Seth Green, Mindy Sterling and Rob Lowe.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Verb
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As a 7-year-old, I’d entertain my father’s friends, at their weekly pickup game at a Bronx barn-house gymnasium, by imitating his game face—bottom lip jutting, eyes scowling.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Carol Channing reduced Shalit to tears of laughter with her tale of a London dinner party with Lady Astor and Sir Benjamin Harrison by imitating the latter.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In that sense, Hollywood isn’t becoming Detroit so much as emulating it.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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That’s not a year fans should want any part of emulating.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Daley was charged with false impersonation of a police officer and booked into jail.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Last year, Krug was convicted of stalking, criminal impersonation and first-degree murder.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Verb
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It's been 13 years since the last Scary Movie hit theaters in 2013, and the newest installment reverts to its roots in parodying a variety of movies and television shows.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Determined to be seen as extraordinary, Elizabeth begins copying, stalking and impersonating Laura to try and win a Harvard spot for herself.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Across two experiments, participants completed deliberately monotonous tasks, including copying or reading telephone numbers, before taking a creative uses test.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Supporters jokingly call themselves unemployed and chronically online, while videos and memes mocking unemployment, corruption and political dysfunction have attracted millions of views.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Reese and the Dream played Indiana on Thursday as well, where Reese was caught mocking Clark by flailing around during the stoppage in play.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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There is a psychological drive to try to get a second chance at doing something that didn't turn out well the first time.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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