aping

Example Sentences

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At the risk of aping Tampa Bay hockey fans and chanting “USA! USA!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The group had started out as one of countless young English acts aping American R&B in the mid-’60s.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

The plan is to craft something “safe and fun” that will “bring joy” to its users, especially “women and gay people,” at a time when other social media executives are aping norms of reactionary ultramasculinity.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2025

He certainly wouldn't want to give the impression he's aping their style or strategy.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

Above their heads, the double-barrel-vaulted ceiling was painted deep blue, with golden stars aping the real heavens just beyond.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz