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as in imitated
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 copied
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 mimicked
In fact, Kirk’s tours, debating style and strategic outreach to younger voters have become such a hallmark of the current culture wars that South Park mimicked the events in the opening episode of its current 27th Season.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In the lab, researchers first validated the implant in a fluid medium that mimicked intraocular conditions.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This scaffold was able to attract and bind with calcium and phosphate ions, which basically mimicked the function of enamel in protecting and repairing the tooth.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Those conversations mimicked inappropriate behavior and actively encouraged other users to connect on other social media and messaging platforms—thus bypassing Roblox’s own safety systems.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Antelopes aren’t the only animals being mimicked by robots.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Here, that’s mimicked through the use of cedar planks, which wrap the facade.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
The team behind the new development mimicked the function of myosin for their actuator.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
True could be seen wearing Lilo & Stitch shorts and a tank top, dancing around while her dad mimicked her moves behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In the lab, researchers first validated the implant in a fluid medium that mimicked intraocular conditions.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This scaffold was able to attract and bind with calcium and phosphate ions, which basically mimicked the function of enamel in protecting and repairing the tooth.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Those conversations mimicked inappropriate behavior and actively encouraged other users to connect on other social media and messaging platforms—thus bypassing Roblox’s own safety systems.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Antelopes aren’t the only animals being mimicked by robots.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Here, that’s mimicked through the use of cedar planks, which wrap the facade.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
The team behind the new development mimicked the function of myosin for their actuator.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
True could be seen wearing Lilo & Stitch shorts and a tank top, dancing around while her dad mimicked her moves behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicked
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Could my stutter-step breathing and thick-ridden voice be imitated by a machine?—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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For their efforts, life has imitated art, as Huntr/x has now stolen the show from not one but two cloyingly chipper bro brigades.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Education Department's press office declined an interview request for this story in an unsigned email that was copied to agency officials Madison Biedermann, Savannah Newhouse, Julie Hartman, and Ellen Keast.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Known for her sharp, irregular, and asymmetrical pieces, sometimes appearing almost woven, Rae-Smith has seen her aesthetic evolve, and even copied.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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ChatGPT is also parodied for offering empty praise and generic advice.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The original Scary Movie franchise parodied the teen-slasher flicks that were so abundant in the late ’90s and aughts.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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The fourth game in the series has been emulated for the first time too and is included here alongside the likes of Mortal Kombat 1-3 and Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The most recent victory did come with a reference to Derek Jeter, whose legendary clutch performances are something Roberts would not mind if his team emulated.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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Former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole liked an Instagram post that mocked current Warrior Draymond Green's basketball skills.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Comedians mercilessly mocked their audiences, and audiences liked to punch back.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Mimicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicked. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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