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Adjective
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The firm says concerns about AI are overdone.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The court ruled that state laws that infringed on federal power — even if enacted because of safety concerns — would conflict with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s duties.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Somewhat astoundingly, each of his proposals, if enacted, would be more likely to make the affordability problem worse, not better.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Administration officials have argued Ross acted out of self-defense, alleging Good was impeding federal law enforcement.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2026
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His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Often imitated, never duplicated.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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There were plenty of laughs, as Montero imitated Lester’s pickoff throw and the players told some clubhouse stories, including some fights.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the snap, the three tight ends – Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen – mimed a run block, just for a beat.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stray Cat, in full black latex, mimed licking her paws.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Barrel jeans mimicked the shape of gear worn by hockey goalies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Opening with Ameriican Requiem, Beyonce pays homage to past artists whose sound had been mimicked and whose words had been stolen over the years.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Overacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overacted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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