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imitate

[im-i-teyt] / ˈɪm ɪˌteɪt /


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Sometimes these efforts attempt to be positive; contemporary Christian music has long attempted to imitate secular chart success, but with a “Jesus loves you” message.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The newly developed hydrogel is designed to imitate this early healing phase.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Megan Keller must know: They’ll try to imitate that one forever, from rinks to the ponds to the driveway asphalt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

In Chipotle’s case, Ells freely admits his muse was taquerías in San Francisco’s Mission District that prepped burritos in the assembly line manner and size his company would soon imitate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Mrs. Dreher called the office three times, but since Miep was reportedly out the entire afternoon, she had to imitate Bep’s voice.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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