copy
noun
an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original.
copying
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present participleof copy.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
But in the 1800s, no one could make a YouTube video accusing another creator of copying their slipper pattern, or debate English vs.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
Spain's particular style will test England again this weekend, and the Wembley hosts will look to find a response - but perhaps not by copying their opponents.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“We can’t just unplug it because it could be copying itself over to other computers,” he told CBS News.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
I started downloading more, copying more, selling more.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
