as in mocking
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior
likes to personate the man of the world, but he's still the small-town hick that he always was
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Social media is reacting to the latest skit by comedian Druski, mocking women in right-leaning political spaces.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026 -
People created memes and videos mocking Roan for mistreating children.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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At least two tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz while impersonating ships scrapped long ago, as Iran continues to exert a tight hold on traffic through the waterway.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Duarte’s lucky he wasn’t charged with impersonating a Massachusetts state rep.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kevin MacEgan, the couple’s eldest son, said his parents were victimized in this manner because of the choices made by Abril — and by the CHP, to approach Abril in a park filled with children playing baseball and other visitors.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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After playing baseball in college and a short stint in the minors, Jerry Lewis started his own business to help other aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those who had been incarcerated or in gangs, to launch their own companies, his son said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of them was imitating his voice.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Another popular skit features Garcia imitating Hispanic mothers who constantly call their children to warn them about the dangers of solo travel, such as getting kidnapped and never seeing their family again.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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But his lawyers argued there was more at stake than contract law, portraying the Kennedy Center's suit as an effort to intimidate artists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His Tony Award nomination came for portraying George Washington in Hamilton, the role that brought him widespread recognition.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The president approved the design, according to Megan Sullivan, acting chief of the mint's Office of Design Management.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Students take daily classes in music, acting, directing and dance.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Personating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personating. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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