mimic
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Parallel to the lawsuit, Sasaki and other Japanese voice actors have launched a campaign, called "No More", against using generative AI to mimic performers without permission.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The experiment was designed to mimic a catastrophe that occurred nearly 2,000 years ago in Herculaneum, an ancient Roman city in Italy.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
“Conditions such as depression, lack of sleep, a low-functioning thyroid, and vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to memory loss that mimic the early stages of dementia,” Tan writes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Wada has started one study and is preparing another to examine the effects of the drugs in conditions designed to mimic high-level exercise.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
My cheeks get hot again and mimic my heartbeat.
From "Insurgent" 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
Werro's trademark celebration, in which she mimics outstretched claws, is in honour of her father's advice to channel the spirit of a lion on the track after her judged her too timid in childhood races.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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
Some use a wrapper—a structure that mimics a stock’s performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Mitch mimics Rae’s nods and sighs so there is no doubt.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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The tremors mimicked a similar selloff earlier this year when financial-technology firm Altruist unveiled a tool that aimed to create personalized tax strategies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Moreover, even a consumer-goods manufacturer’s boldest creations can be mimicked by a retailer’s private label.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
He has in the past mimicked Michael Jackson in celebrating goals, even donning a white glove in March when he netted against Curacao.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 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
“I guess it doesn't matter. Procedure and protocols must be followed,” Ella mimicked Headmarveller Rivera with a shrug.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Songs mimicking the style or sound of famous musicians have gone viral, sometimes leaving fans confused about their authenticity.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Tech CEOs, mimicking the villains of sci-fi, are telling the public that resistance is futile.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The section looks like it’s mimicking a boutique, with a pile of fashion books on a table and handwritten price tags on the clothes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
He went to the spot by the dry bush and started singing, mimicking Dog’s voice.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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