mimic
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Inspired by the 1771 watercolor 'Night view of a current of lava' by British-Italian artist Pietro Fabris, the device was designed to use light and movement to mimic flowing lava and explosive bursts from Vesuvius.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Also’s engineers have worked to mimic the feeling of riding a real bike and shifting gears even without a chain connecting the pedals to the wheels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
AI's ability to mimic real people has sparked global concern for actors' jobs, and over such deepfakes being used for scams and propaganda.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
A number of funds that mimic the role of banks and lend privately to businesses have sustained losses and have had to restrict withdrawals from investors, sparking concerns of weaknesses in the financial system.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Johanna’s face contorts, and I mimic her, to see what it feels like to have my face that way.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
Vocabulary lists containing mimic
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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