copy
noun
an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original.
has copied
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present perfectof copy (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The MCC has copied a technique of "steaming", which is used by the All England Lawn Tennis Club for the courts that host Wimbledon.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
So this is designed after her opening screen for “Renaissance,” and she later sold a version of it online, so Beyoncé has copied me.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025
Every Twitter or Facebook competitor has copied its features to the tiniest detail.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2022
Truss has copied famous images, including one of Thatcher at the turret of a tank in West Germany.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
“She ain’t done yet, but so far she has copied every little detail of the development and built it into her city.”
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
