- present participle of mimic.
mimicking
Example Sentences
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Tech CEOs, mimicking the villains of sci-fi, are telling the public that resistance is futile.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
They work by mimicking gut hormones that tell the brain to curb appetite.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 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
The bond between the pair is underlined by mimicking each other's celebrations.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
“You are a marsupial, and are nocturnal, and are known for mimicking the appearance and smell of dead animals when threatened.”
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
