take off (on)

verb

Definition of take off (on)next
as in to mimic

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  1. mimic
  2. parody
  3. satirize
  4. imitate
  5. target
  6. caricature
  7. ape
  8. harass
Verb
  • That skill mimics mortality, Lee said, with the Chinese firm calling it another step toward fully autonomous machines capable of working 24/7.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of mimic
Verb
  • Endlessly mocked, constantly parodied, and vaguely resented, the mandarins in American civic life have no real allies or admirers.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • The song was featured on the album Album 1700 and parodied the style of famous acts of the time, including The Beatles and The Mamas & The Papas.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of parody
Verb
  • The roughly 45-second animation — projected without authorization — looped for more than 30 minutes and satirized the State of the Union.
    — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
  • The best mockumentaries satirize the conventions of everyday life to gut-busting effect.
    — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Definition of satirize
Verb
  • Rather than forcing every filmmaker to imitate Raimi, the IP has evolved into one of genre’s most generous proving grounds.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • In addition, Meadowlands can spoof enemy assets by imitating the specific, complex waveforms used by military and commercial satellite networks.
    — David Szondy July 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of imitate
Verb
  • Others may see shades of grey and argue that Paraguay are within its right to target any possible weakness in pursuit of an on-field edge, even if that weakness is the referee himself.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Islamic Republic is on watch for any potential attacks that may target the funeral ceremony, where millions of Iranians and several foreign dignitaries are expected to take part.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of target
Verb
  • Nevin remembered the songwriter as a melancholic genius, and insisted that Foster did not merely caricature Black Americans but used their vernacular to convey universal themes.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • The edge, as well as the humor, were in the sketches themselves — sometimes caricature, sometimes commentary, sometimes both.
    — Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of caricature
Verb
  • Critics and fanboy media thrashed Supergirl not just for its Guardians of the Galaxy touchstones, but also for aping Mad Max.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • The track apes the softly anthemic approach of U2, Coldplay, and the National—until all of that elegant uplift topples like an overly ambitious wedding cake.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Definition of ape
Verb
  • While his family stayed behind in the US, Jin returned to China as authorities continued to harass church members.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Naval liaison groups have yet to comment on the abrupt U-turns, although the Joint Maritime Intelligence Center repeated on Sunday that Iranian forces continue to harass shipping.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of harass
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