mimic
verb (used with object)
to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
mimics
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pluralof mimic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof mimic (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
mimicverb (used with object)to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
Example Sentences
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Zuckerberg's recent essay doesn't name names - but the Meta boss mimics Andreessen by questioning those who have warned about the negatives of future tech.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Novo’s success was fueled by one thing: semaglutide, a medication that mimics the naturally occurring hormone in the gut that signals to the brain it’s not hungry, while regulating digestion and blood sugar.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
A fasting-mimicking diet, meanwhile, mimics a fast but instead of eliminating food entirely, you eat a low-calorie, low-protein, low-sugar but high-fat plant-based diet for a five-day period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Plans are in the works for a variety of unique, ancillary creations including a 15-second slide that mimics the path of reentry as a space shuttle descends back into Earth’s atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Brickz mimics him and puts his head in my lap, licking my fingers.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
