as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits
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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous
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Recent Examples of send-up
Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
This movie is both a meta reboot and a send-up of reboots.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Israel struck oil depots in Tehran, sending up thick smoke and causing environmental alerts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The book presents itself as a comic take on the classic adultery novel and a send-up of a narrow, self-conscious group of downwardly mobile New Yorkers.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
This movie is both a meta reboot and a send-up of reboots.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
Boston Fire officials will also send up drones to monitor rooftops and shut down any unsafe parties.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Israel struck oil depots in Tehran, sending up thick smoke and causing environmental alerts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-up
Noun
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The request and combination were so offbeat that both artists agreed to take part, quickly, and the band took over writing duties after Frito-Lay staffers first tried their own hand at a parody of their 2001 tune.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the latest pack, launching April 23, Owlchemy Labs takes players to Sporelando, which is parody of the Florida city Orlando.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The gulls weren’t directly imitating the act of eating.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The gulls weren’t imitating human eating directly but were using the human’s choice as a cue to guide their own foraging decisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Retro Rewind players run a Blockbuster Video-like movie-rental store set in the early 1990s, complete with spoofs of real blockbusters of the era.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the spoof, the host is dressed as Aunt Gladys from Weapons — which which won best supporting actress for Amy Madigan’s portrayal of the character — complete with the bright orange hair and white face paint.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People created memes and videos mocking Roan for mistreating children.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … GOVERNOR GRUMBLING — Joe Rogan blasts Newsom for allegedly mocking YouTuber investigating California fraud.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like all good satire, the book was a mirror.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Highlights included The Audacity, AMC‘s Silicon Valley satire from Succession producer Jonathan Glatzer; The Flaws, a German office sitcom that takes its inspiration from Buster Keaton-style silent film comedy; and My Brother, a Swedish family drama that’s as dark and bleak as a Nordic winter.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the pair were arrested, Haghighi also co-signed a letter of protest—as did Panahi, who, in turn, was arrested and imprisoned.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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