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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Generative AI relies on underlying patterns from existing data to predict and produce new outputs, rather than just copying or sorting existing information.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Much of this is already happening, with biotechs going dark to keep rivals in China from copying their work and racing it into human trials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
I’ve argued that this is more akin to ghostwriting, since the student isn’t copying from an original source.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Scotland Yard confirmed to the BBC it copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly email update for victims instead of blind copying them.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Torak tried the same move, hoping it didn’t look like copying.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
