mimic
verb (used with object)
to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
mimics
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pluralof mimic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof mimic (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
mimicverb (used with object)to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
Example Sentences
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The treatment is an obesity shot that combines the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy with cagrilintide, a compound that mimics the appetite-regulating hormone amylin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
This is a cutting-edge laboratory model that closely mimics the structure and function of human heart muscle.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Zuckerberg's recent essay doesn't name names - but the Meta boss mimics Andreessen by questioning those who have warned about the negatives of future tech.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Novo’s success was fueled by one thing: semaglutide, a medication that mimics the naturally occurring hormone in the gut that signals to the brain it’s not hungry, while regulating digestion and blood sugar.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The whole table mimics my gesture to show respect for the dying.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
