- present participle of imitate.
imitating
Example Sentences
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The second is that a machine can demonstrate intelligence by successfully imitating a human in conversation, an idea that later became known as the Turing test.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
“But underneath it, there’s something deeper about identity, performance, and our very human fears around AI. And yes, art will most definitely be imitating life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The song would only become even more synonymous with the president in 2022, when his hokey dance often done to the classic became so viral that athletes around the world began imitating it.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
“No, no, no, please, president,” Trump said in a mocking tone imitating her voice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Gabe made a face and growled loudly, imitating a beast of some kind.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
