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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“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
Tech CEOs, mimicking the villains of sci-fi, are telling the public that resistance is futile.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Retatrutide works by mimicking three gut hormones, which helps regulate appetite and can increase a person’s energy expenditure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Hamlet followed along the bank, mimicking my swimming motions.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
