mime
noun
the art or technique of portraying a character, mood, idea, or narration by gestures and bodily movements; pantomime.
is miming
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present progressiveof mime (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Karaoke is miming the words of others. It is a life by proxy, liberated by hindsight, unencumbered by the messy process of creativity."
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2022
But Heloise is miming the act of being handcuffed.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2012
