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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So is Ozempic’s active ingredient, which mimics the gut hormone GLP-1 to control blood sugar and curb appetite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Werro's trademark celebration, in which she mimics outstretched claws, is in honour of her father's advice to channel the spirit of a lion on the track after her judged her too timid in childhood races.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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
Plans are in the works for a variety of unique, ancillary creations including a 15-second slide that mimics the path of reentry as a space shuttle descends back into Earth’s atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
A’Leia mimics him, sliding her glasses over her nose.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
