mimic
verb (used with object)
to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
mimicking
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present participleof mimic.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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As a model processed one of the zones, researchers added specific mathematical signals mimicking negative states.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
The sentence is now pared down to a simpler but rhythmically effective line mimicking the weight that was on Darwin: “With a heavy heart he buried himself in barnacles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Songs mimicking the style or sound of famous musicians have gone viral, sometimes leaving fans confused about their authenticity.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“I think we saw that it worked,” Smith said, “and it’s like mimicking the same blueprint all over again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Let them wait, I told myself, mimicking Morrie.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
