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
Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The singer also hopes fans of both his music and reality TV will enjoy the send-up.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Buses sent up sprays of dirty water, and the gutters ran fast and bright.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
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Noun
The lodge has five rooms and can accommodate 10 guests who are paired with four ski guides—one of the highest guide-to-guest ratios in the industry—to ensure everyone has their perfect ski day, whether that’s a half-day of mellow touring or a full send-up into the big mountains.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The singer also hopes fans of both his music and reality TV will enjoy the send-up.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Once roots form the top half of the potato above ground begins to send up green shoots with leaves.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Buses sent up sprays of dirty water, and the gutters ran fast and bright.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-up
Noun
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Both a parody of action films and a legitimately great action film on its own terms, this is one of the best genre hybrids of the aughts.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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The film from Picturehouse has over 85K social followers on its parody Instagram account (@bboymalone212).—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Once established, oaks can grow moderately fast if kept watered and then mulched with compost to eliminate competition and imitate forest conditions.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Those cells are highly responsive to mechanical stress—the reason weight-bearing exercise strengthens the skeleton—and the device is designed to imitate that signal through subtle vibration.—
Alice Gregory,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the conspiracy theories Jones espoused, the new InfoWars will build its comedic base off a spoof of the old site’s predatory snake oil rackets.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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That movie was an instant cult classic, a terrific spoof of modern-day music celebrity that was well received by critics.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is also not the first time the president has mocked the Illinois governor's weight.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The two Republicans are heard on the video mocking Wu's accent during the introduction of that bill.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Expect delights in French humor and satire, drawing inspiration from the beloved French comic series Astérix and its ancient Western European setting.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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The satire was fictitious and its intent only humorous.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The advantage that Republicans might hope to obtain by this November, could, hypothetically, grow even more if the Democrats did nothing before 2028.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Isn’t that what a team captain would do?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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