mimic
verb (used with object)
to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
has mimicked
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present perfectof mimic (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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So far, autumn has mimicked much of August, with high temperatures in the 70s.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2022
No other state has mimicked Florida’s mandate in the last six years, and headgear has largely remained optional in girls’ lacrosse.
From New York Times ● Oct. 8, 2021
Uber has mimicked some of its successful tactics, such as tipping, and is overhauling its culture.
From Economist ● Jun. 8, 2017
It’s a key point in the trial, in which Apple is seeking $2.5 billion in damages, among other penalties as it alleges that Samsung has mimicked the design of its iPhone hardware and software.
From Forbes ● Aug. 10, 2012
It has mimicked some prominent line, or overpowered some necessary mass.
From Modern Painters Volume II (of V) by John Ruskin
