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mimic

Definition for mimic

noun as in person who imitates

verb as in imitate, mock

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Example Sentences

The drugs - which are also used to treat schizophrenia - work by mimicking the behaviour of dopamine, a natural chemical in our brains which helps regulate movement.

From BBC

In this way, it’s fairly simple to figure out a savings routine that mimics the housing market — on paper, at least.

From Salon

“Nobody ever contacted me and was like, ‘Please go to the library and try to mimic his looks and all the things that you would normally do,’” he says.

He had recorded another clip of him at his own school which seemed to "mimic the actions" of the American shooters.

From BBC

X appeared bored during the 30-minute press briefing as he mimicked his father, sat on the floor and received the occasional side glance and smile from the leader of the free world.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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