mimic
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"It's a cautionary tale about how stellar activity can mimic planet signals using the radial velocity."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
They essentially mimic the language in which the car’s hardware communicates, said Florian Frischmuth, vice president of digital engineering at software consulting firm Envorso.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
GLP-1 medications are designed to mimic a natural hormone that the body already produces, giving a person an extra boost of the “I’m full” hormone, according to Stanford Medicine clinicians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The sticks are legitimate products, but they can also be "sideloaded" with unauthorised software, allowing pirates to mimic the output of legitimate outlets by offering packages of selected channels.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
I mimic them as best I can, but the rhythm feels strange to me.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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Cregger’s approach to “Resident Evil” is to seamlessly blend the cinematic with a gaming experience and his adaptation best mimics the feeling of playing an actual game or watching someone else play one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Zuckerberg's recent essay doesn't name names - but the Meta boss mimics Andreessen by questioning those who have warned about the negatives of future tech.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Novo’s success was fueled by one thing: semaglutide, a medication that mimics the naturally occurring hormone in the gut that signals to the brain it’s not hungry, while regulating digestion and blood sugar.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
They used a mouse model that mimics ACL tears, a common sports injury seen in activities such as soccer, basketball, and skiing that involve sudden stopping, pivoting, or jumping.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
Their roar mimics the roar of the water.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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As the referee’s coin landed on tails before overtime, he mimicked a kicking motion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Moreover, even a consumer-goods manufacturer’s boldest creations can be mimicked by a retailer’s private label.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The plan in many ways mimicked last season’s successful sojourn to London to play the Jacksonville Jaguars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
A striking gray-striped coat featured geometric shadows that mimicked light filtering through Venetian blinds, appearing as if it had practically materialized from a black and white film.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“It is I, the Great Bentini,” Ben mimicked as he began to dribble the ball between his legs trying to shame his father into open court where he knew he could drive around him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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As a model processed one of the zones, researchers added specific mathematical signals mimicking negative states.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
To prepare for filming, Eleazar spent a month in Los Angeles, mimicking Misty’s routine and observing the locals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Songs mimicking the style or sound of famous musicians have gone viral, sometimes leaving fans confused about their authenticity.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Girls tend to be more adept at mimicking social responses like eye contact and reciprocal play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Hamlet followed along the bank, mimicking my swimming motions.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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