- present participle of ape.
aping
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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 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
This enrages Roy, who pushes over the podium and storms offstage with the other Roy Tillmans following him, aping his every gesture and statement.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 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
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