as in imitating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
as a joke, Eric knelt by the dinner table and began miming a dog begging for food
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Recent Examples of miming
Fleming asks, miming a person examining the topping options at an ice-cream parlor.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Elena, a skating coach and choreographer, was on the edge of her seat throughout Naumov’s program, quietly miming his movements in the arena’s second tier above the rink, willing Naumov on with every piece of choreography.
—Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The clip features four male models — who look nothing like Catmen Anthony D’Amato, Mike Montali, Brian Dunne, and Don DiLego — miming their way through a performance of the song in Orson Welles-era black & white.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
The Artist mourned the silent era by miming through the Oscars, while La La Land and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood turned failure into choreography.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Think back to that preseason finale, when Dart went viral for miming the hurry-up motion to get him out of the medical tent quickly.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In April, users took to the platform, celebrating themselves miming the lyrics of Alright by Nardo Wick.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Barrymore declared, before miming eating Anderson’s toes.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The Beck-Page Yardbirds appear in that film, miming to the song at a rock club in a performance that culminates with Beck smashing his guitar.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Elena, a skating coach and choreographer, was on the edge of her seat throughout Naumov’s program, quietly miming his movements in the arena’s second tier above the rink, willing Naumov on with every piece of choreography.
—Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The clip features four male models — who look nothing like Catmen Anthony D’Amato, Mike Montali, Brian Dunne, and Don DiLego — miming their way through a performance of the song in Orson Welles-era black & white.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
The Artist mourned the silent era by miming through the Oscars, while La La Land and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood turned failure into choreography.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Think back to that preseason finale, when Dart went viral for miming the hurry-up motion to get him out of the medical tent quickly.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In April, users took to the platform, celebrating themselves miming the lyrics of Alright by Nardo Wick.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Barrymore declared, before miming eating Anderson’s toes.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The Beck-Page Yardbirds appear in that film, miming to the song at a rock club in a performance that culminates with Beck smashing his guitar.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miming
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The Jall Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock uses this science by imitating the sun’s gradual rise and, when used over time, can even ease your circadian rhythm into a pattern.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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In critiquing Trump on social media, Newsom has taken to imitating the president’s tone, trolling Trump in his all-caps style.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
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But Brady understands that emulating his father would work out quite well for him.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Before that awkward post-flight encounter, Liu made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, gifting host Jimmy Fallon a wig emulating her iconic halo hair.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even the cabin bathrooms inspire, with their forest-mimicking color palette, ceiling-to-floor windows, and oodles of storage space for all my toiletries and make-up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some brand representatives say the products can help kids use their imaginations, inspire creativity, and express individuality, offering them a safe option for mimicking parents and older siblings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Miming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miming. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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