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do likewise

VERB
imitate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act like ape assume duplicate echo emulate impersonate mimic mirror mock pretend replicate reproduce resemble simulate
STRONG
Xerox affect borrow burlesque caricature clone copy counterfeit ditto falsify feign follow forge match mime parallel parody personate reduplicate reflect repeat sham spoof travesty
WEAK
be like carbon do like follow in footsteps follow suit look like model after pattern after play a part put on send up take off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
differ tell the truth
STRONG
disregard
WEAK
be original clash oppose reverse

Example Sentences

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The writer Thomas Mann, “a conservative and a patriot,” chose exile, becoming a scathing critic of those who didn’t do likewise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Anisimova saved three break points to hold in the opener, then Sabalenka fought back from 0-40 down to do likewise.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

If you knowingly buy the wrong Zoom stock and convince others to do likewise, maybe you’re not exactly being funny, but on some level, you’re trying.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

But he has not pushed his elder daughter to do likewise.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

I trust this farmer will do likewise when I ask if he’s seen Alice.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George